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HomesteadNM
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Q9: The #HomesteadAct was on the books from 1863-1986 (#Alaska only that last 10 years), and gave away 270 million acres across 30 different states. What do you think the lasting impacts are today?

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59NationalParks
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replying to @HomesteadNM @HomesteadNM A9 Huge impact on westward expansion and native populations of course. I think of the Homestead Act in terms of freedom. Such a land giveaway is unprecedented in World History. Free land? Yes please. #ParkChat

naturetechfam
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replying to @HomesteadNM @HomesteadNM #parkchat A9 that the Pine Ridge Reservation in #southdakota is the poorest population area in the U. S. 😔 Hurts to hear, but that act got that downward spiral spinning.

unconpeace
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A9 Well, we still haven't adopted the metric system. How many hectares are in a quarter-section? #ParkChat

t_jh2009
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replying to @HomesteadNM @HomesteadNM A9) Agricultural is probably one of if not the key factor of the Homestead Act that is still felt to this day. #ParkChat

naturetechfam
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RT @unconpeace: A9 Well, we still haven't adopted the metric system. How many hectares are in a quarter-section? #ParkChat

wander_filled
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A9: I am reminded of the work ethic required to be successful at homesteading! #ParkChat

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RT @59NationalParks: @HomesteadNM A9 Huge impact on westward expansion and native populations of course. I think of the Homestead Act in te…