Primary Sources: The Homestead Act of 1862

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Read the passage Primary Sources: The Homestead Act of 1862. Then answer the questions below.

Last updated 11 months ago

3 questions

Note from the author:

Read the passage Primary Sources: The Homestead Act of 1862. Then answer the questions below.

Instructions

Read the passage Primary Sources: The Homestead Act of 1862. Then answer the questions below.

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Question 1

Which statement accurately describes the connection between the Civil War and the Homestead Act of 1862?

Citizens who fought in the Civil War could not claim land.

Citizens who lost their jobs during the Civil War could claim land.

Citizens who fought against the United States government during the Civil War could not claim land.

Citizens who bought property during the Civil War could claim land.

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Question 2

the amount of people receiving land

the minimum age to apply for land

the application fee for the land

the description of what the land looks like

the tools needed to improve the land

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Question 3

"Applicants must swear that the application is made for his or her exclusive use and benefit."
"The law applies to any person who is the head of a family."
"In case of the death of both father and mother, the right to the land and fee will belong to the infant or child they leave behind."

Question 1

Citizens who fought in the Civil War could not claim land.

Citizens who lost their jobs during the Civil War could claim land.

Citizens who fought against the United States government during the Civil War could not claim land.

Citizens who bought property during the Civil War could claim land.

Question 2

the amount of people receiving land

the minimum age to apply for land

the application fee for the land

the description of what the land looks like

the tools needed to improve the land

Question 3

"Applicants must swear that the application is made for his or her exclusive use and benefit."
"The law applies to any person who is the head of a family."
"In case of the death of both father and mother, the right to the land and fee will belong to the infant or child they leave behind."