AP US Historymediummcq1 pt
The Homestead Act of 1862:
A.Gave 160 acres of land to settlers who improved it for five years
B.Provided land grants to railroad companies
C.Restricted immigration to the West
D.Established national parks
Explanation
Core Concept
The Homestead Act offered 160 acres of public land free to settlers who lived on and improved the land for five years, encouraging western migration and agricultural development.
Correct Answer
AGave 160 acres of land to settlers who improved it for five years
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