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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: The Homestead Act Went Into Effect

For Students 3rd - 8th
This 4-page article discusses the Homestead Act of 1862 and its effects.
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Handout
Other

Direct Line Software: The Homestead Act of 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the Homesteaders and how to locate Homestead records. Visit to learn about the Homestead Act of 1862.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Racial Segregation History in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This article contains numerous facts about black segregation history in the United States from the Civil War through the end of the Civil Rights Movement.