What age did the "Stead Act" raise the consent to?
16
18
21
12
Answer
The Homestead Act, or more formally and completely known as the Homestead Act of 1862, increased the age of consent in the United States to 16. This was a significant change from the previous age of consent, which varied from state to state but was typically around 10 or 12 years old. The act also placed additional barriers to entry for those seeking to obtain land and settle the West.
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