Homestead Act Manifest destiny
norwegian settlers in north dakota in front of homestead, sod hut
the homestead act of 1862 encouraged 600,000 families settle west giving them land (usually 160 acres) free. had live on , improve land 5 years. before civil war, southern leaders opposed homestead acts because feared lead more free states , free territories. after mass resignation of southern senators , representatives @ beginning of war, congress subsequently able pass homestead act.
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