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Congress passed the Homestead Act in order for the undeveloped land be taken care of and taken over by newcomers and Westerners. Applicants could receive up to 160 acres of land in return for them to improve the land.
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∙ 11y agobecause they wanted to make America a better country. they would give free land to those who would improve the land in 5 years.
the homestead act would help the farmers.
the railroads would provide them with transportation
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∙ 6y agoThe Homestead Act of 1862 was passed to settle western lands with people who would stay and farm the land.
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∙ 11y agothey went home and watch wee smack down on Friday night's
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∙ 11y agoto let crops grow
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What did congress pass in 1862 that provided 160 acres of free public land?
the homestead act
When did president Lincoln pass the homestead act?
Lincoln passed the homestead act in 1862.
What act gave free public land out west encourage settlement?
the homestead act
What helped interventional list get Congress to pass the selective service act?
The signing of the tripartite pact helped interventionists get Congress to pass the Selective Service Act.
When did congress pass the Jones Act?
March 1901
What act did congress pass in 1862 that provided 160 acres?
The Homestead Act
What did congress pass in 1862 that provided 160 acres of free public land?
the homestead act
When did president Lincoln pass the homestead act?
Lincoln passed the homestead act in 1862.
In 1862 congress passed a law allowing any us citizen to claim 160 acres in the west what was this act called?
The homestead act!
What act of congress in 1862 encouraged settlement in the west?
The Homestead Act.
Which act was passed by Congress to promote the development of small farms in the West?
Homestead Act
What was the reason why congress passsed the homestead act?
They wanted people to move west and settle.
an action of Congress that made western land available for a low price?
Homestead Act
In 1789 did congress pass the administration of justice act?
The Judiciary Act was passed in 1789 by congress.
Which act of Congress contributed to an increase in settlement in the West by granting free land to individuals after they had lived on it for five years?
homestead act
What helped interventionists get Congress to pass the Selective Service Act?
The signing of the tripartite pact helped interventionists get Congress to pass the Selective Service Act.
What act gave free public land out west encourage settlement?
the homestead act
