All of the Following Are True Statements About the Homestead

question 43

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true statements about the Homestead Act EXCEPT

• A) it was consistent with previous government public land policy designed primarily to raise revenue for government.
• B) about a half million families carved out new homes in the 40 years after its passage.
• C) ten times more of the public land ended up in the hands of land speculators than farmers.
• D) thousands of people didn't last the five years required by the Homestead Act.
• E) the standard 160 acres provided to farmers proved to be inadequate on the rain-scarce Great Plains.

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