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Siteseen: American Historama: Homestead Act

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The purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862 was to shape the future of the Western regions of the United States by taming the region by populating the area with farmers. This article provides an overview of this important political incident with details on the reasons, effects, and significance of this act.

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