History of Canada – 1867 to Present
The Dominion Lands Act was a Canadian law enacted in 1872 that aimed to encourage settlement and agricultural development in the western territories by providing land at minimal cost to settlers. It played a significant role in facilitating westward expansion and the creation of Manitoba, while also reflecting the political and economic goals of leaders like John A. Macdonald during a time of rapid change in Canada.
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