How did the Homestead Act help people who wanted to own farms the western territories?
a. It granted them land for free or for a low price.
b. It allowed them to borrow money at low interest rates.
c. It gave them money to invest in equipment.
Ans: a. It granted them land for free or for a low price.
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William Pitt was
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A. to favor Japan. B. to favor China. C. to prevent both China and Russia from becoming dominant there. D. to favor Russia. E. to secure American dominance there.