RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD
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Question
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What was the largest amount of land one individual could own through the Homestead Act?
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80 acres
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160 acres
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200 acres
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240 acres
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Homestead Act, enacted during the Civil War in 1862, provided that any adult citizen, or intended citizen, who had never borne arms against the U.S. government could claim 160 acres of surveyed government land.
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