The Homestead Act of 1862
A. proved to be enormously popular with western ranchers.
B. only applied to public lands within the borders of an organized state.
C. gave without condition 160 acres to all settlers who would move to the West.
D. was expanded by the Timber Culture Act.
E. saw settlers on the Plains complain the claims were too large for grain farming.
Answer: D
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