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31 October, 07:34

What was the purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862

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  1. 31 October, 08:35
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    The purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862 was to encourage settlers to settle in the west - which at the time was severely underpopulated. It did this by offering land to people (for a very small fee) if they were ready to settle in the West of United States.
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