
Homestead Act and Western Migration Quiz
Authored by Karina Reyes
History
8th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When was the Homestead Act signed?
1860
1862
1870
1880
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many acres of Western land could settlers receive under the Homestead Act?
160 acres
120 acres
80 acres
40 acres
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the criteria for settlers to receive title to 160 acres of Western land?
Being at least 30 years old, building a school, and working the land for 10 years
Being at least 25 years old, building a barn, and working the land for 7 years
Being at least 21 years old, building a house, and working the land for 5 years
Being at least 18 years old, building a house, and working the land for 3 years
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
By 1900, how many acres had been filed for claims under the Homestead Act?
100 million acres
50 million acres
80 million acres
120 million acres
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What caused the dreams of many Western farmers to be dashed?
Tornadoes
Floods
Drought
Earthquakes
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What led to the fall in prices for crops for small farmers?
Increased demand
Mechanized corporate farms
Decreased supply
Government subsidies
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did railroads impose on Western farmers for transporting their goods?
Discounted rates
Low rates
Steep rates
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