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Which 1862 U.S. law granted settlers 160 acres of public land if they improved it over five years, encouraging westward settlement?

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Which 1862 U.S. law granted settlers 160 acres of public land if they improved it over five years, encouraging westward settlement?

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Kansas–Nebraska Act
Morrill Land-Grant Act
Homestead Act of 1862
Pacific Railway Act

Correct answer: Homestead Act of 1862

Explanation: The Homestead Act of 1862, signed by President Abraham Lincoln, granted 160 acres to settlers who improved the land for five years, significantly accelerating American westward expansion.

Created 2026-03-10T17:16:28.734Z. Updated 2026-03-10T17:16:28.734Z.