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23 November, 20:56

Which area did the 1862 homestead Act relate to

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  1. 23 November, 22:54
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    It encouraged Western Migration by providing the settlers with 160 acres of public land
  2. 24 November, 00:10
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    Signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln on May 20, 1862, the Homestead Act encouraged Western migration by providing settlers 160 acres of public land. In exchange, homesteaders paid a small filing fee and were required to complete five years of continuous residence before receiving ownership of the land.
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