It helped them to own their own land for farming -APEX
own land
own land
It helped them to own their own land for farming -APEX
free land under the homestead act
how did the homestead act encourage economic growth
white Americans, freed slaves and immigrants
It helped them to own their own land for farming. -APEX
free land under the homestead act
The Homestead Act helped many former slaves acquire land and become landowners by offering 160 acres of free land to settlers who met certain requirements, such as improving the land and residing on it for a specified period. This opportunity allowed many African Americans to establish roots, build homes, and cultivate their own farms, providing economic and social independence.
own land
The Homestead Act offered them free land.
They were unable to take advantage of the act due to its specific requirements that needed money and the recently freed slaves did not have enough money