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An individual who received a parcel of land under the Homestead Act had to live on that land for at least
six months.
two years.
five years.
ten years.
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Five years.
Under the Homestead Act (1862) an applicant had to live on and improve the 160‑acre claim for five years to receive the patent. (There was also a commutation option allowing purchase of the land after a shorter residency.)
Under the Homestead Act (1862) an applicant had to live on and improve the 160‑acre claim for five years to receive the patent. (There was also a commutation option allowing purchase of the land after a shorter residency.)
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