Homestead Act
What does this act do for Americans?
Gives any American up to 160 acres of land in the west.
What groups received permission to build a transcontinental railroad?
The Union and Central Pacific.
Where and when did work begin?
It began in January 1863 outside of Sacramento, California.
When did the 10 Mile Day occur?
April 1869.
When did this occur?
May 1869.
What must the Americans do to the 160 acres of land they were given?
They must improve it and live there for 5 years.
How many acres of land were each company given to build on?
6,000 acres.
How many men were in the Central Pacific workforce?
10,000 men.
Was this day competition between 2 companies? True or false?
True.
What was driven in last to honor the completion of the railroad?
A golden spike.
Who signed this law into place?
President Lincoln.
Who signed this law into place AND when?
President Lincoln in 1862.
How many Chinese immigrants did the Central Pacific employ?
6,000 Chinese immigrants.
What record was set on this day?
What 2 states were truly linked for the first time?
California and New York.