One contemporary researcher's data suggest that as many as 46 million white Americans are current descendants of the white homestead families and are likely inheritors of some wealth from this major wealth-generating government program.

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The Homestead Act of 1862 allowed many white families to acquire land for little to no cost, significantly contributing to wealth accumulation for their descendants, estimated at up to 46 million white Americans today. This act provided a means for many white Americans to establish substantial wealth, which has been passed down through generations, affecting the current distribution of wealth among their descendants.

One Contemporary Researcher's Data Suggest That as Many as 46