The Homestead act of 1862

How did the Homestead Act impact the lives of African Americans after the Civil War?

• It led to increased discrimination in the West
• It had no effect on African Americans
• It restricted African Americans from owning land
• It provided thousands of formerly enslaved people the opportunity to own their own land

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What additional bills were passed in relation to the Homestead Act?

• Northern Homestead Act of 1866, Mining Act of 1873, Forest Land Act of 1877
• Western Homestead Act of 1866, Water Rights Act of 1873, Mountain Land Act of 1877
• Southern Homestead Act of 1866, Timber Culture Act of 1873, Desert Land Act of 1877
• Eastern Homestead Act of 1866, Agricultural Act of 1873, Prairie Land Act of 1877

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What impact did the Homestead Act have on the settlement of the American West?

• It caused conflicts with Native American tribes
• It had no significant impact on settlement
• It led to a decline in population in the West
• It attracted hundreds of thousands of people to move to the Great Plains

What was the long-term impact of the Homestead Act on the development of the United States?

• It caused a decline in agricultural production
• It led to increased urbanization
• It had no lasting effects
• It contributed to the settlement and expansion of the country

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What was the Exoduster Movement?

• The migration of African Americans from the South to escape racial discrimination
• A movement advocating for women's rights
• A movement promoting environmental conservation
• A political movement in the West

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Why did many African Americans move to the West under the Homestead Act?

• To escape racial discrimination and oppression in the South
• To work in factories in the East
• To join the military
• To start businesses in urban areas

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When was the last claim made under the Homestead Act granted?

• 1988
• 1925
• 1950
• 1900

What was the main purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?

• To promote settlement and development of the American West
• To increase immigration to the South
• To encourage industrialization in the East
• To establish new trade routes with Europe

What was the requirement for obtaining land under the Homestead Act?

• Having a college degree
• Being a member of a specific political party
• Being a landowner in the East
• Paying a small filing fee and working on the land for five years

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Who was eligible to benefit from the Homestead Act?

• Only Native Americans
• Only white males over the age of 30
• Only wealthy landowners
• U.S. citizens, formerly enslaved people, new immigrants, single women, and people of all races

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