The Homestead Act of 1862 enabled individuals to acquire land and start their own farms, leading to economic independence and freedom.
The Homestead Act of 1862 provided adult heads of families with 160 acres of surveyed government land for a minimal fee, along with 5 years tenancy on that land. This act motivated people to take advantage of it because it allowed them to acquire land and start their own farms, providing a path to economic independence and fulfillment of the promise of freedom in America.
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