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How did the Land Act in 1820 help Westerners?
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How did the Land Act in 1820 help Westerners?

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The Land Act of 1820 offered less acreage, but it also cost less. It allowed Americans to buy 80 acres at $1.25 an acre. This helped to calm the westerners when they demanded cheaper land.

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