When was the Homestead Act signed into law? 1776 1862 1903 1984 None Who was eligible to claim land under the Homestead Act? Only white males Any American citizen Only married couples Only war veterans None How many years did a homesteader have to live on and improve the land to receive ownership? 1 year 5 years 15 years 50 years None Approximately how many acres of land were distributed under the Homestead Act? 1 million acres 10 million acres 160 million acres 1 billion acres None What was a common challenge faced by homesteaders on the Great Plains? Frequent flooding Harsh weather and difficult farming conditions Lack of available land Excessive taxation None Time's up
