Homestead Act
- A 1862 law enabling people to own up to 160 acres of public land by residing on and enhancing it for five years and paying a nominal fee
- Under the provisions of the Homestead Act, many settlers moved West to establish their claim.
- The Homestead Act played a significant role in the expansion and settlement of the American West.
- The veteran, as part of his benefits, staked claim to a piece of land under the Homestead Act.
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