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Respond my Notes
to the HOMESTEADING
Video
Collaborative Discussion

Look back at what you wrote on page 278. Tell a partner two things you
learned from the video. Then work with a group to discuss the questions 279
below. Offer details and examples from Homesteading to support your

responses. In your discussion, respond to others by asking questions
and making comments that build on their ideas.

1 According to the video, what reasons led people to become
homesteaders? Listening Tip

Listen carefully to the
responses of others.
What questions do you
have about their ideas?
What comments of

your own can you add
2 Why did President Abraham Lincoln believe that land ownership to expand upon them?
was important?

Speaking Tip

Ask questions about
another speaker’s

answer to encourage
3 What was the connection between the Homestead Act and the the speaker to explain

building of railroads? or give more details.
Add comments of your

own to build upon the
speaker’s ideas.

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