Homestead Act Quiz

In which year was the Homestead Act passed?

• 1860

• 1861

• 1862

• 1863

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

• 80 acres

• 120 acres

• 160 acres

• 200 acres

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

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

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

• No fee

• A large fee

• A moderate fee

• A small fee

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

• Farmers

• Immigrants

• Freed slaves

• Wealthy industrialists

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

How did the Homestead Act affect Native American communities?

• It had no effect on Native Americans

• It led to their displacement and marginalization

• It improved their living conditions

• It increased their land ownership

In which year was the Transcontinental Railroad completed?

• 1865

• 1869

• 1873

• 1881

What was the primary purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• To connect the eastern U.S. with the Pacific Coast

• To facilitate north-south travel

• To transport gold from California

• To provide scenic tours of the West