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What are the pros and cons of the Homestead Act?

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Cons

1.terrible farming conditions in KS
2.many farmers couldn't afford to start a new farm, that costs up to 1000

3. All the good KS land was given to railroads for helping out the government in the Civil War

Pros

1. Free land was given

2. Railroads shipped homesteaders goods for very cheap

3. The homestead act gave away 160 acres

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