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What was the Homestead Act?

Law that prevented railroad companies from buying land

Law that granted land to settlers who met certain criteria

Law that offered government subsidies to people starting businesses

Which of these characteristics did a homesteader need in order to take advantage of the Homestead Act? Check all that apply.

Be twenty-one years old or the head of a family

Be an experienced farmer

Be a US citizen or have filed for US citizenship

Have a large family

Be able to live on and improve the land for at least five years

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