Homestead Act Quiz

In which year was the Homestead Act enacted?

• 1776

• 1862

• 1901

• 1945

What did the Homestead Act offer to pioneers?

• Free education

• Free land

• Free transportation

• Free housing

What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act?

• To provide free education

• To offer free healthcare

• To offer free land for settlement and cultivation

• To provide free transportation

How did the Homestead Act impact American history?

• It had no significant impact

• It played a pivotal role in the settlement and development of the American West

• It led to the American Revolution

• It caused the Civil War

When was the Homestead Act signed into law?

• May 20, 1862

• June 15, 1861

• July 4, 1863

• August 10, 1860

Who signed the Homestead Act of 1862 into law?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

How many acres of free land were granted to eligible homesteaders under the Homestead Act of 1862?

• 100 acres

• 160 acres

• 200 acres

• 250 acres

How did the Homestead Act aim to stimulate agricultural development?

• By providing opportunities for individuals to own land

• By restricting land ownership

• By increasing taxes on farmland

• By limiting the use of land for farming

What opportunities did the Homestead Act provide to individuals?

• Opportunities to own land and build new lives in the frontier

• Opportunities to move to urban areas

• Opportunities to work in factories

• Opportunities to travel abroad

How many acres of public land did the Homestead Act of 1862 provide to homesteaders?

• 100 acres

• 120 acres

• 160 acres

• 200 acres