The Homestead Act of 1862 granted settlers _____ acres if land if they improved the land and maintained residency for _____ years.

Question

A.
100 . . . 10
B.
80 . . . 10
C.
160 . . . 5
D.
160 . . . 10


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The correct answer is: C. 160 . . . 5.

The Homestead Act of 1862 granted settlers 160 acres of land if they improved the land and maintained residency for 5 years.