The Homestead Act of 1862 granted settlers _____ acres if land if they improved the land and maintained residency for _____ years.

The Homestead Act of 1862 allowed settlers to claim 160 acres of public land. To receive ownership, they had to live on and improve the land for five years. Therefore, the correct choice is 160 acres and 5 years.

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