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Was forty acres and a mule promised to American citizens by the U.S. Government?
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Why were the metis people unhappy with the government?
In the late 1800s, the Canadaian government promised the Metis land (1.4million acres) for land taken. They have still not received it. Also, any of the the Metis were forcibly assimilated into English culture and society much like other First Nations groups.
Name Two things that colonial leaders offered to attract settlers?
To bring settlers to the colony, lord Baltimore, promised 100 acres to each male settler, 100 for his wife,100 for each servant,and 50 for each of his children.
What of the 1862 offered adult citizens 160 acres of public land in the west if they fulfilled certain requirements?
Homestead Act
Who was responsible for turning 150 million acres of government owned timberland into forest reserves?
teddy rosevelt
Who was responsible for turning 150 million acres of government-owned timberland into forest reserves?
teddy rosevelt
What is the historical significance of the head-right policy?
It was a system to attract England citizens to move to the Americas because it promised 50 acres of land and 50 acres for their slaves. Therefore, it developed thriving British colonies.
Why did freed slaves migrate to the western territories?
They migrated because the west was "new," and the government had promised them 40 acres and a mule. They had heard of the California Gold Rush, and they wanted a piece of the action.
How many acres does the federal government hold in trust for American Indians Indian tribes and Alaska Natives?
55.7 million acres
How much land was promised to settlers of Jamestown?
50 acres
What groups was promised Forty Acres and a Mule after the Civil War?
hannah
Who owns the American forests?
About 130 million acres are owned by the federal government and other state and local governments. The remaining 300 million acres are in relatively small tracts
Which of the following promised 160 acres of land to settlers in the West?
Homestead Act
Why did freed slaves migrate to western territory?
They migrated because the west was "new," and the government had promised them 40 acres and a mule. They had heard of the California Gold Rush, and they wanted a piece of the action.
How much land was promised to settlers of J amestown?
they weren't promised land as much as they were promised gold. the land supply was seen as unlimited
What did the homestead act of 1862 offer westerns settlers?
160 acres of free land to farm
How many acres is the National Park of American Samoa?
9000 acres
Union general who promised freed slaves who followed the army 40 acres and a mule?
General Butler
