10 Questions
What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?
All of the above
How much land was offered to each eligible person under the Homestead Act?
160 acres
What was the primary requirement for obtaining free land under the Homestead Act?
Living on and cultivating the land for five years
What territory did the United States acquire through the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819?
Florida
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of westward expansion in the decades leading up to the Civil War?
Increased immigration to the United States
What did the United States agree to do as part of the Adams-Onís Treaty?
Both A and B
Which of the following statements about the Homestead Act is NOT true?
It required a payment of $10 per acre of land obtained
Who were the two primary negotiators of the Adams-Onís Treaty?
John Quincy Adams and Luis de Onís
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Homestead Act?
Contributed to the growth of urban centers in the West
What was the primary reason for heightened sectional tensions between the North and the South in the decades leading up to the Civil War?
Conflicting views on slavery
Learn about the significance of the Homestead Act of 1862 in American history and how it influenced westward expansion and economic opportunities. Discover how this legislation offered free land to settlers who were willing to live on and cultivate it for a specified period of time.
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