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AP US History

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The year 1862 refers to a time period in American history when significant events and legislation took place, particularly during the Civil War era.

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Practice Questions (10)

Which law, passed in 1862, provided free land to settlers willing to move west and establish homesteads?
Which wartime legislation was passed in 1862 to encourage western settlement?
Which law provided federal aid for state agricultural colleges in 1862?
Which legislation, passed in 1862, encouraged Western migration by providing settlers 160 acres of public land?
Which legislation, passed in 1862, aimed to provide free land in the West as an incentive for people to settle?
What legislation, passed in 1862, granted free land to settlers who agreed to live on and farm it for at least five years?
Which legislation, passed in 1862, supported westward expansion by giving individuals from the East plots of land for a small fee?
Which legislation, passed in 1862, granted free land to settlers who would develop it for at least five years?
What legislation, passed in 1862, provided public land grants for colleges specializing in agriculture and mechanics?
What law, passed in 1862, facilitated the construction of a transcontinental railroad?

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