Describe the requirements, stipulations, and effects of the homestead Act of 1862.

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The Homestead Act of 1862 called for the distribution of land in the West to individuals that met certain requirements and stipulations. Individuals had to be at least 21 years of age, the head of a family, and either a US citizen or an alien intending to become a US citizen. People who met these requirements received 60 acres of land if they improved the land and maintained residency for 5 years. They also were able to purchase land for $1.25 an acre if they improved the land and maintained residency for at least 6 months.

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option b, all states follow similar rules and legal process is the right answer.

the 14th amendment in the constitution of america was enacted in july 1868, which include the citizenship, due process, and the equal protection under the law. this amendment was a response to the issues related to former slaves following the american civil war.

the citizenship clause granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the u.s,.   due process of clause asserted that states may not deny any person "life, liberty or property, without due process of law and the equal protection clause declared that a state may not deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. the above mentioned excerpt from the constitution of the united states, ensures the citizenship,due process, and equal protection under the law.