SAT US History Practice Question
The purpose of the Homestead Act was to
- A.attract people to settle in the West.
- B.promote the development of railroad building in the West.
- C.raise revenue for the federal government.
- D.preserve open lands in the West for future generations to enjoy.
- E.transfer large tracts of land to giant agricultural concerns.
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