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(on Archives.gov) Passed on May 20, 1862, the Homestead Act accelerated the settlement of the western territory by granting adult heads of families 160 acres of surveyed public land for a minimal filing fee and 5 years of continuous residence on that land.
In 1862, the Homestead Act was passed into law. Any US citizen or intended US citizen could file an application with the government. If accepted, the person would receive 160 acres of government land. The homesteader had to live on the land for five years, build a home, and grow crops.n 1862, the Homestead Act was passed into law. Any US citizen or intended US citizen could file an application with the government. If accepted, the person would receive 160 acres of government land. The homesteader had to live on the land for five years, build a home, and grow crops.