'Gave federal land' presentation slideshows

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Section 2

Section 2. Settling on the Great Plains. Settlers Move Westward to Farm. Took 250 yrs to turn 400 million acres of forests and prairies into flourishing farms Settling the second 400 million acres took only 30 yrs (1870-1900)

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Section 2

Section 2. Settling on the Great Plains. Settlers Move Westward to Farm. Took 250 yrs to turn 400 million acres of forests and prairies into flourishing farms Settling the second 400 million acres took only 30 yrs (1870-1900)

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The Great Plains

The Great Plains. Homestead Act. Offered 160 acres of land free to any citizen or intended citizen who was head of the house hold. From 1862 to 1900, up to 600,000 families took advantage of the governments offer. Exodusters.

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