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The western frontier. 160 acres was given to anyone willing to move west

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What region was mostly affected by the Homestead Act?

The Homestead Act primarily affected the Great Plains region of the United States. This area, which includes states like Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota, was targeted for settlement as it offered vast tracts of land to individuals willing to cultivate it. The Act aimed to promote westward expansion and agricultural development, significantly transforming the landscape and demographics of the region.


How did the Homestead Act affect America?

The Homestead Act affected America by making it a big strong huge peace of land that had more power than before.


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


Which group was most affected by the homestead act of 1862?

The Farmers, e.g., white European immigrants, American pioneers, etc.


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.


Who got affected by the intolerable act?

The colonists (mostly the Massachusetts colony) got affected by the Intolerable Acts.


When did president Lincoln pass the homestead act?

Lincoln passed the homestead act in 1862.


What was on reason freed slaves migrated to western territories?

free land under the homestead act


What kind of colonists were mostly affected by the Stamp Act?

Many colonists were affected by the Stamp Act. It was an act that raised the prices on all imported paper goods, so everyone who used paper goods were affected.