Homesteadings, the Civil War, and the South, 1862–1871

Cambridge University Press eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Douglas W. Allen, Bryan Leonard
DOI: 10.1017/9781009684576.005
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Abstract

Chapter 4 examines the immediate aftermath of the Civil War when Congress, as part of Reconstruction, imposed the Southern Homestead Act on five southern states.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Land Rights and Reforms American Environmental and Regional History Military history and social perspectives

Publication details

Journal / source
Cambridge University Press eBooks
Pages
93–111
Publication date
30 January 2026
Document type
Book chapter