'Oklahoma land run' presentation slideshows

The American Railroad

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The American Railroad

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Farming the Plains

Farming the Plains. The Main Idea The government promoted the settlement of the West, offering free or cheap land to those willing to put in the hard work of turning the land into productive farms. Reading Focus What incentives encouraged farmers to settle in the West?

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American History Chapter 13-3

American History Chapter 13-3. Farming the Plains. Motivations to Farm the West. 1862 Homestead Act : Gave 160 acres of land to the head of the household. Had to build on the land & farm it for 5 yrs to own it.

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