Question

What was the homestead act

Answer 1

The Homestead Act, enacted during the Civil War in 1862, provided that any adult citizen, or intended citizen, who had never borne arms against the U.S. government could claim 160 acres of surveyed government land.

Answer 2

a law that granted land so settlers who met certain criteria

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