Question

Which of the following best describes the Homestead Act of 1862? Settlers who agreed to live in the West were paid for each acre they "improved" with crops. If settlers moved to the West, they were provided government assistance to build homes. Settlers who moved to the West were exempt from paying property taxes for three years. If settlers lived and farmed the land, they earned ownership without payment.

Answer 1

Answer: "If settlers lived and farmed the land, they earned ownership without payment."

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