Question

What was put into effect in 1862, giving people 160 acres of land to settle and farm in the Great Plains region?

Homestead Act

Populist Party

Granger Laws

Transcontinental

Answer 1

The answer is: A - Homestead Act

Explanation:

President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act on May 20, 1862. On January 1, 1863, Daniel Freeman made the first claim under the Act, which gave citizens or future citizens up to 160 acres of public land provided they live on it, improve it, and pay a small registration fee.

Answer 2

Homestead act, the law was if you farmed the land for 5 years it was yours. This was used to encourage people to move west.