Homestead Act and Western Migration
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What was the purpose of the Homestead Act?

  • To support the expansion of mining operations
  • To promote industrial development in urban areas
  • To encourage settlement and farming of western land (correct)
  • To establish trade alliances with Native American tribes
  • How did the Homestead Act impact western migration?

  • It resulted in the relocation of Native American tribes to the eastern states
  • It had no impact on the movement of people to the western territories
  • It caused a decline in the number of settlers moving westward
  • It led to a significant increase in the population of western states (correct)
  • What were the requirements for obtaining land under the Homestead Act?

  • Serving in the military for at least two years
  • Building a home and farming the land for five years (correct)
  • Purchasing the land at a discounted price
  • Owning a business in the western territories
  • What impact did the Homestead Act have on Native American tribes?

    <p>It led to conflicts and displacement of many tribes from their ancestral lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Homestead Act?

    <p>To encourage settlement and farming of western land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Homestead Act impact western migration?

    <p>It led to a significant increase in western migration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the requirements for obtaining land under the Homestead Act?

    <p>Establishing a farm and living on the land for 5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Homestead Act impact Native American tribes?

    <p>It led to further displacement and loss of tribal lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

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