The intent of the Homestead Act was to
a. prevent African Americans from settling in the West
b. settle Native Americans in farming communities
c. make money for the government
d. encourage white families to develop the West
Ans: d. encourage white families to develop the West
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a. Australia b. Vietnam c. Korea d. Manchuria e. Siberia
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