Which Statement Is Most Accurate with Respect to the Federal

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which statement is most accurate with respect to the federal government's land policies in the 19th century?

• A)It gave away land, and rarely if ever charged even a token amount per acre.
• B)It gave away a lot of land and charged a token amount for the rest.
• C)It gave away no land, but charged only a token amount.
• D)It charged a fairly substantial amount for the land it sold.

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