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It was actually called "Land Act of 1796". It was a way for the government to make some sort of revenue on the large tracts of land south of Lake Erie at the time. This is actually the beginning of a long line of Acts put in place by the government to sell the land. Here is a link. http://books.Google.com/books?id=YNB9OxE_0v8C&pg=PA275&lpg=PA275&dq=land+act+of+1796&source=bl&ots=wDctGklY6Q&sig=TvTW7IyCPyiRbzw182AaGMX7CqM&hl=en&ei=EJJRSpGHIYKosgPzu6DQBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10
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What act gave free public land out west encourage settlement?
the homestead act
What did congress pass in 1862 that provided 160 acres of free public land?
the homestead act
What legislation passed by congress regulated the disposal of western land and set aside a portion of hat land for the establishment of public schools?
preemtion act of 1841
What Under the Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 public land was set aside for which purpose?
The Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 set aside federal land to fund the establishment of colleges focused on agriculture and the mechanical arts. The act aimed to promote higher education in these fields, making education accessible to a broader segment of the population, especially for those in rural areas. States were granted land that could be sold to finance the construction of institutions that would serve the public good by providing practical education.
Did the dick act of 1902 get repealed in 1920?
The Dick Act is another name for the Militia Act of 1903, which has not been repealed.
What act gave free public land out west encourage settlement?
the homestead act
What are the release dates for Petro in Fairy Land - 1903?
Petro in Fairy Land - 1903 was released on: USA: January 1903
What act provided 160 acres of free public land in the West for five years?
Homestead Act
What are the release dates for Gilbert Saroni Preparing for His Act - 1903?
Gilbert Saroni Preparing for His Act - 1903 was released on: USA: January 1903
Why was under the Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 public land was set aside?
to create colleges
What are the release dates for DeVoy's Revolving Ladder Act - 1903?
DeVoy's Revolving Ladder Act - 1903 was released on: USA: 1 August 1903
What are the release dates for Double Ring Act Luna Park - 1903?
Double Ring Act Luna Park - 1903 was released on: USA: October 1903
What are the release dates for Gallery Gods Watching a Funny Act - 1903?
Gallery Gods Watching a Funny Act - 1903 was released on: USA: February 1903
Did the moral act give federal land to small farmers?
The Morrill Act of 1862 was also known as the Land Grant College Act. It was a major. This gave each state 30,000 acres of public land for each Senator.
What are the release dates for New York City Public Bath - 1903?
New York City Public Bath - 1903 was released on: USA: October 1903
When was The Land of Little Rain created?
The Land of Little Rain was created in 1903.
What did congress pass in 1862 that provided 160 acres of free public land?
the homestead act
