What were the SEVEN requirements for a person seeking land through the Homestead Act? had to file an application

had to build a house on the property (at least 12 by 14 feet

had to have never been convicted of treason against the United States

had to farm the land for five years

had to be the head of a household

had to be a citizen or a person seeking citizenship

had to have been born in the united States

had to be 21 years old

had to have owned property in the eastern United States

had to be married

had to promise to pay $1,000 ten years after applying for the land.