Question
What did the Homestead Act do?
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It gave land to adult US citizens.
It awarded land to railroad companies.
It required settlers to start a business on their land.
It required settlers to meet conditions to keep their land.
Check all boxes that apply.
It gave land to adult US citizens.
It awarded land to railroad companies.
It required settlers to start a business on their land.
It required settlers to meet conditions to keep their land.
Answers
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The Homestead Act did the following:
- It gave land to adult US citizens.
- It required settlers to meet conditions to keep their land.
The act provided 160 acres of public land to settlers, who had to meet certain requirements, such as living on the land for a specified period and improving it (e.g., building a dwelling and cultivating crops) to gain ownership. It did not specifically require settlers to start a business, nor did it primarily award land to railroad companies.
- It gave land to adult US citizens.
- It required settlers to meet conditions to keep their land.
The act provided 160 acres of public land to settlers, who had to meet certain requirements, such as living on the land for a specified period and improving it (e.g., building a dwelling and cultivating crops) to gain ownership. It did not specifically require settlers to start a business, nor did it primarily award land to railroad companies.