How did the homestead act of 1862 affect Laura Ingalls Wilder' life as a young girl?

Answer 1

The Homestead Act was the reason her family was able to move west.

It allowed her to see a lot of the country, as her Pa tried three times - in three separate places - to take advantage of the homestead act. From age 12 to 18, it put her in the position of a "partner" with her Pa (and Ma and sisters) to make good on "the bet with Uncle Sam" .

Her sister died.

Answer 2

The Homestead Act was the reason her family was able to move west.

It allowed her to see a lot of the country, as her Pa tried three times - in three separate places - to take advantage of the homestead act. From age 12 to 18, it put her in the position of a "partner" with her Pa (and Ma and sisters) to make good on "the bet with Uncle Sam" .

Her sister died.

Answer 3

The Homestead Act was the reason her family was able to move west.

It allowed her to see a lot of the country, as her Pa tried three times - in three separate places - to take advantage of the homestead act. From age 12 to 18, it put her in the position of a "partner" with her Pa (and Ma and sisters) to make good on "the bet with Uncle Sam" .

Her sister died.

Answer 4

Laura Ingalls Wilders suffered from malnutrition during the ''Long Winter''.

Answer 5

The Homestead Act was the reason her family was able to move west.

It allowed her to see a lot of the country, as her Pa tried three times - in three separate places - to take advantage of the homestead act. From age 12 to 18, it put her in the position of a "partner" with her Pa (and Ma and sisters) to make good on "the bet with Uncle Sam" .

Her sister died.

Answer 6

Laura Ingalls Wilders suffered from malnutrition during the ''Long Winter''.