Factor 2- Homestead Act Of 1862

Question 1

What was the Homestead Act 1862?

Answer 1

It handed 60 acres plot of land to settlers that farmed in the past 3 years

Question 2

Who first claimed under the Homestead Act 1862?

Answer 2

The first claim was made under Daniel Freeman in 1863

Question 3

Why would this factor be more convincing than the “Manifest Destiny” factor?

Answer 3

It did not discriminate against anyone who could make a claim to embark on a new life (women, immigrants, paupers)

Question 4

What encouraged more settlers?

Answer 4

The economic benefits encouraged more settlers who wanted to fulfil their personal interests

Question 5

Give any example of how many Homesteaders set up life in the west?

Answer 5

For instance, 20,000 homesteaders setting up new life in the west by 1865

Question 6

Why would the Homestead Act be a more convincing reason for Westward expansion than “Manifest Destiny”?

Answer 6

It provided a more of a means of immigration than manifest destiny and the cost of purchasing land was sorted before movement westward so improved economic position faster encouraging more to move westward

Question 7

What did the Homestead Act 1863 not provide?

Answer 7

It did not provide travellers with transport to get westward expansion at a fast rate