The Homestead Act of 1862
A. saw settlers on the Plains complain the claims were too large for grain farming.
B. later had its grant size expanded by the Timber Culture Act.
C. gave without condition 160 acres to all settlers who would move to the West.
D. only applied to public lands within the borders of an organized state.
E. failed to make western lands affordable for the vast majority of settlers.
Answer: B
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