Land of Opportunity

From which country did Lars and Karin Andersson come?

• Sweden

• Norway

• Germany

• Denmark

What did Karin think about Lars' ability with the earth?

• That he could build houses

• That he could read the earth like a book

• That he could predict the weather

• That he could talk to animals

What crops did Lars and Karin plan to plant?

• Wheat and corn

• Rice and barley

• Soy and sunflower

• Oats and rye

What law facilitated the acquisition of land in 1862?

• The Agricultural Property Law

• The Immigration Law

• The Homestead Act

• The Public Lands Law

How many years did they have to work the land before they could buy it?

• Seven years

• Ten years

• Three years

• Five years

What did the Anderssons build with the help of their neighbors?

• A well and a fence

• A house and a red barn

• A bridge and a shed

• A mill and a stable

How many children did Lars and Karin have?

• Three

• Five

• Four

• Two