Question

The Homestead Act granted heads of families willing to relocated how many acres of land in exchange for what?

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 160, minimal filing fee

Explanation:

The act, which took effect January 1, 1863, granted 160 acres (65 hectares) of unappropriated public lands to anyone who paid a small filing fee and agreed to work on the land and improve it, including by building a residence, over a five-year period.