5 Questions
The Guano Islands Act allowed US citizens to claim lands with guano deposits.
True
The US created a law to restrict access to lands with guano deposits.
False
The US government encouraged settlers to move to the eastern part of the United States.
False
The Guano Islands Act was passed to promote the expansion of the US territory.
True
The US government restricted settlers from moving to the western part of the United States.
False
Test your knowledge of two significant US land laws. The Guano Islands Act allowed the US to claim lands with guano deposits, while another law gave settlers the opportunity to find and settle on lands in the western United States. See how well you understand these important pieces of legislation.
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