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Unit 3 – Conflict and American Independence, 1754–1800
Topic 3.11
What was the primary outcome of the Homestead Act of 1862?
It introduced the income tax system in the United States.
It encouraged Western migration by providing settlers with 160 acres of public land.
It gave women the right to vote.
It abolished slavery in all U.S. territories.
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AP US History - 3.11 Developing an American Identity
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