The Homestead Act of 1862 required three steps in order to get the free land.
First, they had to file an application and lay claim to 160 acres of surveyed government land.
Then they had to live on the land for five years and make improvements to the land by builiding a 12x14 dwelling and planting crops.
After five years, the homesteader could file for the deed of title by submitting proof of having lived on the land and having made the improvements to a local land office.
be able to build a house and farm.
They wanted people to move west and settle.
labors workers
The Romans wanted to be civilized because they wanted to be the best, and to do that they needed to be civilized people.
because Cleveland just wanted to help the outer world and help people who needed it. because Cleveland just wanted to help the outer world and help people who needed it.
People who sought free land through the Homestead Act of 1862 included settlers, farmers, and immigrants looking for new opportunities in the American West. The Act allowed individuals to claim 160 acres of public land, provided they improved it by building a dwelling and cultivating crops for at least five years. This initiative aimed to promote westward expansion and boost agriculture, attracting thousands of hopeful landowners. Ultimately, it played a significant role in shaping the American landscape and economy.
The peace people did what thwy wanted to do because they had no food or shelter and the needed to live and survive
-Because, you see, the Lord wanted there to be questions that needed to be asked. The Lord wanted there to be people that wanted or needed help. We are built to the maxium and we all have reached our highest standards, according to the Lord.
because the immigrants wanted food and religous freedom and homestead act
It was attractive to easterners and others seeking to own land. Most of the land in the east was either already owned or too expensive to purchase. The availability of cheap land in the west motivated many people to migrate westward.
Moving to the west
because they wanted more people to move to Jamestown because they needed farmers and other workers