| The Homestead Act
helped thousands of settlers.
had little impact on American Indians.
was dismissed by some speculators.
disposed of poor quality land only.

It’s helped thousands of settlers

The Homestead Act "encouraged Western migration by providing settlers 160 acres of public land. In exchange, homesteaders paid a small filing fee and were required to complete five years of continuous residence before receiving ownership of the land. After six months of residency, homesteaders also had the option of purchasing the land from the government for $1.25 per acre. The Homestead Act led to the distribution of 80 million acres of public land by 1900."

Reference: The Library of Congress. “Primary Documents in American History.” Homestead Act: Primary Documents of American History (Virtual Programs & Services, Library of Congress), 28 Mar. 2018

| The Homestead Act helped thousands of settlers. had little impact on American Indians. was dismissed by some speculators. disposed of poor quality land only. It’s helped thousands of settlers

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| The Homestead Act
helped thousands of settlers.
had little impact on American Indians.
was dismissed by some speculators.
disposed of poor quality land only.

It’s helped thousands of settlers