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What act passed in 1862 stimulated settlement of the West?

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The Homestead Act.

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How did the Homestead Act of 1862 encourage settlement of the West?
They gave any American at an age of 21 or over 160 acres of land. The requirements were that settlers : Build their own structures. Live on the land for a minimum of 5 years.
What act of congress in 1862 encouraged settlement in the west?
The Homestead Act.
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Who passed the intorable acts and why were they passed?
The British passed the intolerable acts so that they could get Americans to pay off their war debt.
Who passed the intolerable acts and why were they passed?
The acts were passed be parliament and they were passed to punish Boston for the Boston tea Party.