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What act provided 160 acres of free public land in the West for five years?
Homestead Act
What was on reason freed slaves migrated to western territories?
free land under the homestead act
What role did freedmen play in reconstruction governments?
The freedmen provided cheap labor and expertise skills in the reconstruction governments.
What act provided for the gradual development of selfgovernment in the northwest territory?
The Land Ordinance of 1785
How did the homestead act encourage western expansion?
People heard about free land so it moved them to pack their things on a wagon to find free land.
How did the Homestead Act contribute to the United States' westward expansion?
it provided immigrants a place for inexpensive land.
Was the land free or cheap on Jamestown?
yes, it was cheap we didn't have to pay no money
What provided cheap land to American citizens after the Civil War?
Compromise of 1877
WW why did American go to Mexico?
Cheap land provided by the Mexican government.
What attracted Europeans to come and farm in Canada?
Free, or very cheap land
Why was the expansion or colonization important for the industrial revolution in England?
Colonies provided a market for finished goods or Colonies provided cheap labor. Colonies provided England with raw materials.
What a southern governor do if he or she wanted business to move into his or her state?
offer free or cheap land~apex
What did congress pass in 1862 that provided 160 acres of free public land?
the homestead act
What made a southern governor do if he or she wanted business to move into his or her state?
offer free or cheap land~apex
How did the homestead act of 1862 pull settlers in the plains?
The Homestead Act offered 160 acre farm plots for no cost.
How did congress help expand railroads after the Civil War?
provided railroad companies land free of charge.
What act provided those with free land as long as they would work it for five years?
The homestead Act
