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The Southern Homestead Act was in enacted in 1866 as a federal law in the United States. This law was enacted to repay the debt during reconstruction after the Civil War.
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Why were there property losses in the south at the end of the civil war?
because of the [[Southern Homestead Act]]
Who did the homestead act?
On May 20th 1862 President Abraham Lincoln, signed into law the first Homestead Act.
What helped African Americans and others move to the western United states?
The Homestead Act of 1862.
Which of the following helped African Americans and the others move to the western US?
The Homestead Act of 1862.
What was the cause and effect of the homestead act?
The cause was that it encouraged Manifest destiny and many families traveled to the west. The effect was that it sparked disagreement from the southern states and they were worried that the Homestead Acts would cause the northern states to oppose slavery.
When was Wallischeck Homestead created?
Wallischeck Homestead was created in 1866.
Why were there property losses in the south at the end of the civil war?
because of the [[Southern Homestead Act]]
What act gave free public land out west encourage settlement?
the homestead act
Who came up with the homestead act?
Why was the enlarge homestead act passed
In 1862 congress passed a law allowing any us citizen to claim 160 acres in the west what was this act called?
The homestead act!
Can you use the homestead act on your current home?
don't know what you mean by homestead act. In Florida you can use homestead exemption.
Why did many black migrate to the great plains area?
The Homestead Act offered them free land.
The Homestead Act was established during what war?
The movement for free land -"homesteading"- began in Congess in 1844, but was opposed by Southerners who were worried about the influence of free farmers on slavery. After the Southern States seceded and their representatives left Congress at the start of the Civil War, the Homestead Act had no barriers.
When did president Lincoln pass the homestead act?
Lincoln passed the homestead act in 1862.
How many acres did the homestead act offer?
The Homestead Act of 1862 offered homesteaders 160 acres of land to claim and develop.
What was on reason freed slaves migrated to western territories?
free land under the homestead act
How did the homestead act help encourage economic growth?
how did the homestead act encourage economic growth
