What was one key requirement that applicants had to meet to receive land under the Homestead Act?
Answer (2)
The key requirement that the applicants had to meet was to farm their land for at least five years in a row after getting the land. (the person also had to be above 21).
The key requirement of the Homestead Act was that applicants had to farm the land for a minimum of five years. This condition aimed to promote agriculture and ensure effective use of the land given to settlers. Successful applicants could then purchase the land for a nominal fee after meeting the farming requirements.
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