How long did homesteaders need to live on and improve their land claim before they could own the land outright?

Homesteaders needed to live on their land for at least 5 years.

i think they came to washington to protest

answer: ensure protection from communism

explanation:

the north atlantic treaty was largely dormant until the korean war initiated the establishment of nato to implement it, by means of an integrated military structure: this included the formation of supreme headquarters allied powers europe in 1951, which adopted the western union's military structures and plans.