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Why was the homestead act such a significant factor in the westward migration?

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The homestead act was basically to put people in tbat part of the country.  They were giving outnpieces of land in the west and so people moved there to start a new life essentially. 

Answer:

They gave migrants land for moving west, to encourage migration and spreading out.

Explanation:

"Signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln on May 20, 1862, the Homestead Act encouraged Western migration by providing settlers 160 acres of public land. In exchange, homesteaders paid a small filing fee and were required to complete five years of continuous residence before receiving ownership of the land."

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