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What was the purpose of the Homestead Acts in the United States?
To acquire ownership of government land
Approximately how much of the total area of the United States was given away free to homesteaders?
10 percent
Where were most of the homesteads located?
West of the Mississippi River
What was the Homestead Act of 1862?
A law that opened up millions of acres of land for ownership
What was the underlying principle of the Homestead Acts?
Free Soil policy
Who could apply for land ownership under the Homestead Act of 1862?
Any adult who had never taken up arms against the federal government
What was the total area of land given away free to homesteaders?
All of the above
What was the geographical location of most of the homesteads?
West of the Mississippi River
Quiz: Test your knowledge on Norwegian settlers in North Dakota, 1898 and the Homestead Acts Test your knowledge on the Norwegian settlers who migrated to North Dakota in 1898 and the Homestead Acts that allowed them to acquire government land for free. This quiz will challenge your understanding of this significant chapter in American history.
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