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Masum Billah
Masum Billah
The Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged Western migration by providing settlers 160 acres of public land for a small fee, provided they improve the land by building a dwelling and cultivating crops.
Topic: United States of America (USA)
What was the purpose of the Homestead Act? The Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged Western migration by providing settlers 160 acres of public land for a small fee, provided they improve the land by building a dwelling and cultivating crops.

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