The Homestead Act of 1862

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What year was the Homestead Act passed?

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1862

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The Homestead Act granted how many acres of land to adult heads of families?

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160 acres

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Under the Homestead Act, claimants were required to live on and '_____' their plot by cultivating the land.

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improve

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How long did claimants have to reside on the land to gain title under the Homestead Act?

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5 years

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What was the minimal filing fee for the Homestead Act?

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$10

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The Homestead Act was enacted during which war? Options: World War I, World War II, Civil War, Revolutionary War

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Civil War

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After the Civil War, Union soldiers could deduct the time they had served from the '_____'' requirements.

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residency

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Which political party included the Homestead Act in their platform in 1860?

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Republican

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The Homestead Act was framed ambiguously, inviting '_____' and early modifications by Congress.

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fraud

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How many acres were dispersed by the General Land Office between 1862 and 1904?

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500 million