Question

Much of the land given during the Homestead Act of 1862 went to:(1 point)
Responses

Speculators
Speculators

Cattle Owners
Cattle Owners

Railroads
Railroads

All of the above

Answer 1

The correct response is **All of the above**. Much of the land given under the Homestead Act of 1862 was acquired by land speculators, cattle owners, and railroads, among others, as various groups sought to benefit from the opportunity to settle and develop land in the West.