Which of the following statements about the First Oklahoma Land Run of 1889 is false?

The Homestead Act generally required a claimant to be at least 21 years old, unless the person qualified as a head of a family. Women and African Americans could claim land, and immigrants who had declared their intention to become U.S. citizens could also qualify. Minors who did not meet the age or family-head requirement could not claim land, so the statement about minors is false.

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