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Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.9
How did the Homestead Act of 1862 reflect a trend in government policies during the Civil War era?
It abolished slavery, representing abolitionist sentiment gaining strength in the North.
It granted land to settlers, encouraging western expansion and reflecting Manifest Destiny belief.
It restricted immigration, reflecting isolationist tendencies of the time.
It established an income tax, mirroring wartime demands for public funding.
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AP US History - 5.9 Government Policies during the Civil War
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