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What was on reason freed slaves migrated to western territories?
free land under the homestead act
How much per acre did land under the Homestead Act cost?
$1.25 per acre, and you could only receive up to 160 acres.
What was the goal of the 1763 proclamation?
The primary intent of the 1763 "Royal Proclamation" drafted under King George III was to solidify the British territories assumed after the 7 year war in North America. In addition, I beleive the other motivation for drafting this proclamation was to establish better relations with the Native Indians or as they called them Aboriginals which means original settlers and or native inhabitants. You could say it was a public claim to property anoucement and public relations press release rolled into one. This was evident in the proclamations language which stopped settlers from claiming land within Aboriginal territories. However the rule did state that the settlers could file for claim through the Crown who would conduct the purchase of the desired property with the Aboriginals . This method was probably adapoted to avoid potential disputes between the settlers "the buyers" and the Aboriginal people 'the sellers" which could further disrupt fragil relations. Of course non of the proclamation was drafted with the input of the Aboriginal leaders and was suited towards the colonies interests. Brian Page
Why was the homestead act ineffective?
The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ended homesteading; the government believed that the best use of public lands was for them to remain in government control. The only exception to this new policy was in Alaska , for which the law allowed homesteading until 1986. The last claim under this Act was made by Ken Deardorff for 80 acres (32 hectares) of land on the Stony River in southwestern Alaska. He fulfilled all requirements of the Homestead Act in 1979, but he did not actually receive his deed until May 1988. Therefore, he is the last person to receive the title to land claimed under the provisions of the Homestead Act.
What could congress do and not do under this plan?
what could the congress do under the government body
