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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

History of the Homestead Act (1862)










Background

The Homestead Act (1862).

"What was the Homestead Act?"

Number of Homesteads

Article from the Continental Monthly (1862)

Article from the North American Review (1885)

"Free Homes for Free Men" - Representative Grow

Homestead Act of 1862 (youtube video)
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