Land Ordinance of 1785
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Land Ordinance of 1785 6 mile square
called a township Township had 36
sections Each section was 1
square mile 1 square is 640
acres
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Land Ordinance of 1785 Required the
purchase of an entire section
$1.00 per acre Cost and labor
proved overwhelming
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Land Policy by 1800 Lots reduced to 320
acres Could pay in 4
installments Graduated scale
introduced .12-$1.25
Bonus to veterans
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1830’s-1840’s Displaced farmers
looked west Preemption was
accepted-individuals right to settle land first and pay later(credit)
Opposed by N-S, why?
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Homestead Act 18623 Step Process
File Application Live on and
Improve the land
After 5 years, file for deed
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Homestead Act 1862
Qualifications for a Homestead Head of the family
Citizen 21 years of age
Had not fought against the Union
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Homestead Act 1862 The Government sold 10x
acreage than was Homesteaded. Why did
people buy land when the government was giving it
away?
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Problems with a Homestead:
Land was already being used by Native Americans, ranchers and trappers.
Had to live on it for 5 years Had to farm the land and build a
home Some areas were infertile, no trees,
little water Poor location
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Appeal of purchased land: Access to the railroads Closer to towns Usually better soil for farming Protected by the government Higher resale value Immediate ownership
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Was Homestead Act deceitful? Republicans wanted votes
Deal not as sweet as it appeared
They knew it would conflict with Native Americans, ranchers and trappers.
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Would you buy a home in a run down neighborhood for $1.00?
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Would you buy a home in a run down neighborhood for $1.00?
Cost to fix it up Rent or resale value
Safety Access to resources
School system