The Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged settlement in western lands because it
A. made land extremely affordable to those who would make improvements upon it.
B. gave away 160-acre lots of land to settlers who promised not to bring slaves.
C. made land available for purchase at only $125 an acre.
D. provided a modest stipend for seed and farming equipment.
Answer: A
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