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The criticism section needs revision based on the above. The fraud narrative doesn't hold up to recent data.
Also, the entire homestead act must be viewed in the sectional crisis it was created in. Before criticizing it, put it in historical place, and propose an alternative.
https://www.amazon.com/Homesteading-Plains-Toward-New-History/dp/0803296797?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_dp — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jayb2664 ( talk • contribs) 03:27, 4 September 2018 (UTC)
From January 1, 2019 "Fishwrap" blog of Newspapers.com, over a dozen newspaper article clippings that may supplement other sources: Homestead Act Takes Effect: January 1, 1863. . -- Paulscrawl ( talk) 17:15, 6 January 2019 (UTC)
I assume that some of the previous occupants of the land had some problems due to the arrival of so many new people claiming ownership of the land. The article really should include a section covering this — GhostInTheMachine talk to me 18:05, 31 March 2022 (UTC)
Is this connected and should it be added to the article? Viriditas ( talk) 20:06, 22 October 2023 (UTC)
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