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Homestead Act Quiz

Authored by Kever Conyers

Social Studies

7th Grade

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Homestead Act Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year was the Homestead Act passed?

1860

1861

1862

1863

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many acres of public land were offered under the Homestead Act?

80 acres

120 acres

160 acres

200 acres

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the minimum time settlers had to live on and cultivate the land to claim ownership?

3 years

4 years

5 years

6 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was eligible to claim land under the Homestead Act?

Only U.S. citizens

Only men over 21 years old

Any adult citizen or intended citizen

Only married couples

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What fee was required to register for land under the Homestead Act?

No fee

A large fee

A moderate fee

A small fee

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following groups was NOT mentioned as being attracted by the Homestead Act?

Farmers

Immigrants

Freed slaves

Wealthy industrialists

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main effects of the Homestead Act on agriculture in the West?

Decrease in agricultural production

Rapid development of agriculture

Shift towards industrial farming

Abandonment of farming practices

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