Homestead Act

What year was the Homestead Act signed into law?

• 1880

• 1872

• 1854

• 1862

How many acres of land could a settler claim under the Homestead Act?

• 160 acres

• 100 acres

• 200 acres

• 50 acres

What was a major challenge faced by settlers on the Great Plains?

• Heavy snow

• Frequent floods

• Droughts

• Forest fires

Who said 'The public be damned' in response to complaints from farmers?

• William Vanderbilt

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

What did farmers form to gain economic and political strength?

• Unions

• Cooperatives

• Partnerships

• Corporations