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What was the Homestead Act?

A
a law that prevented railroad companies from buying land
B
a law that granted land to settlers who met certain criteria
C
a law that offered government subsidies to people starting businesses
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Which of the following conditions did a settler need to meet to qualify for the Homestead Act? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
be twenty-one years old or the head of a family
B
be an experienced farmer
C
be a US citizen or have filed for US citizenship
D
have a large family
E
be able to live on and improve the land for at least five years

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