American West Lesson 9a: The Homestead Act 1862

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In what year was the Homestead Act signed?

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1862, Eighteen sixty two

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The US fought a war between 1861-1865, what was the name of this war?

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The Civil War

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What side of the US Civil War was fighting to KEEP slavery? After their loss, all slaves were freed.

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The South

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What was the name of the President who signed the Homestead Act into law?

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President Lincoln

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Under the Homestead Act, how much land was each claimant able to claim?

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160 acres

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How much did it cost to 'file a claim' (put a deposit down) for a Homestead?

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$10

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After a family had lived on their Homestead for 5 years, how much did it cost to purchase the Homestead outright?

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$30

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By 1876, how many acres of land had been sold to Homesteaders?

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6 million

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What state had enough Homestead settlers by 1875 which allowed it to become a US State?

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Nebraska

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The Homestead Act led to an increase in immigration to the US. True or False?

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True