land ordinance of 1785
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Land Ordinance of 1785. 6 mile square called a township Township had 36 sections Each section was 1 square mile 1 square is 640 acres. Land Ordinance of 1785. Required the purchase of an entire section $1.00 per acre Cost and labor proved overwhelming. Land Policy by 1800. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Land Ordinance of 1785 6 mile square
called a township Township had 36
sections Each section was 1
square mile 1 square is 640
acres
Land Ordinance of 1785 Required the
purchase of an entire section
$1.00 per acre Cost and labor
proved overwhelming
Land Policy by 1800 Lots reduced to 320
acres Could pay in 4
installments Graduated scale
introduced .12-$1.25
Bonus to veterans
1830’s-1840’s Displaced farmers
looked west Preemption was
accepted-individuals right to settle land first and pay later(credit)
Opposed by N-S, why?
Homestead Act 18623 Step Process
File Application Live on and
Improve the land
After 5 years, file for deed
Homestead Act 1862
Qualifications for a Homestead Head of the family
Citizen 21 years of age
Had not fought against the Union
Homestead Act 1862 The Government sold 10x
acreage than was Homesteaded. Why did
people buy land when the government was giving it
away?
Problems with a Homestead:
Land was already being used by Native Americans, ranchers and trappers.
Had to live on it for 5 years Had to farm the land and build a
home Some areas were infertile, no trees,
little water Poor location
Appeal of purchased land: Access to the railroads Closer to towns Usually better soil for farming Protected by the government Higher resale value Immediate ownership
Was Homestead Act deceitful? Republicans wanted votes
Deal not as sweet as it appeared
They knew it would conflict with Native Americans, ranchers and trappers.
Would you buy a home in a run down neighborhood for $1.00?
Would you buy a home in a run down neighborhood for $1.00?
Cost to fix it up Rent or resale value
Safety Access to resources
School system