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2. Forty acres and a mule - Wikipedia

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   The result was the Southern Homestead Act, which opened 46,398,544.87 acres of land in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas to homesteading; initially 80-acre parcels (half-quarter section) until June 1868, and thereafter 160-acre parcels (quarter section). Johnson signed this bill and it went into effect on June 21, 1866.

3. Land Ordinance of 1785 - Wikipedia

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   After he died in 1789, responsibility for surveying was transferred to the Surveyor General. Land was to be systematically surveyed into square townships, 6 mi (9.7 km) on a side, each divided into thirty-six sections of 1 sq mi (2.6 km 2) or 640 acres (260 ha). These sections could then be subdivided for re-sale by settlers and land speculators.

4. List of lakes of Michigan - Wikipedia

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   4 acres (1.6 ha) 27 feet (8.2 m) Antrim County: Tawas Lake: 1,616 acres (654 ha) 5 feet (1.5 m) Iosco County: 1614606 Taylor Lake 112 acres (45 ha) Gogebic County: Tea Lake 204 acres (83 ha) 70 feet (21 m) Oscoda County: Teal Lake [7] 466 acres (189 ha) Marquette County: 1614644 Lake Templene: 900 acres (360 ha) St. Joseph County: 2706040 ...

5. 10 Cheapest States To Buy an Acre of Land - AOL

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   If you've always dreamed of being a landowner but are intimidated by the prices, you're in luck. There are several states in the U.S. where you can pursue your dream for under $10,000 per acre. I ...

6. Homestead Acts - Wikipedia

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   The Preemption Act of 1841 allowed settlers to claim up to 160 acres of federal land for themselves and prevent its sale to others including large landowners or corporations; they paid only a low fixed price of $1.25 per acre ($3.09 per hectare). [15]

7. Siege of Acre (1291) - Wikipedia

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   The Siege of Acre (also called the Fall of Acre) took place in 1291 and resulted in the Crusaders ' losing control of Acre to the Mamluks. It is considered one of the most important battles of the period. Although the crusading movement continued for several more centuries, the capture of the city marked the end of further crusades to the Levant.