As a pioneer, I have to say this is amazing because Daniel Freeman file a land claim. He is the first person who grabs the opportunity that Homestead Act provided. I leaved with him to go to St. Louis on January 1, 1863.Homestead Act is a law which is signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1862. From this legislation, we just finish 3 processes and then we can get lands. We need to accomplish an application, improve the land and filing for deed of title. It is good for the development of agriculture. It claims that the farmers who continuously cultivated lands for 5 years, the lands will be owned by individuals. Also, if you are a 21-year-old American citizen, you can get 160 acres after you pay for 10 dollars and fill an application. It makes us get many lands and promote the development of Western economy. We are happy about that.

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