The U.S. gave away nearly 10% of its land
Nearly 10% Of Its Total Area
Under the Homestead Acts, about 1.6 million homesteaders received land free. Together, their grants accounted for nearly 10% of the United States’ total land area.
Nearly 10% Of Its Total Area
Under the Homestead Acts, about 1.6 million homesteaders received land free. Together, their grants accounted for nearly 10% of the United States’ total land area.