American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Practice Exam

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What was the size of land provided under the Homestead Act of 1862 upon certain conditions?

80 acres
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160 acres
200 acres

The correct answer is: 160 acres

The Homestead Act of 1862 provided individuals with the opportunity to claim 160 acres of public land under certain conditions. This act aimed to encourage the settlement and development of the American West by allowing settlers to acquire land at little to no cost, provided they met specific requirements such as living on the land for a set period and making improvements to it, like building a dwelling and cultivating crops. The size of 160 acres was considered sufficient for a family to farm and sustain themselves, promoting the idea of agrarian self-sufficiency. This legislation played a significant role in shaping the landscape and population of the western United States during that era.