A major result of the Homestead Act of 1862 was the increased development of Western lands. The act encouraged westward expansion by providing settlers with the opportunity to claim land, leading to significant settlement and development in the western regions of the United States.
Which was a major result of the Homestead Act of 1862?
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increased public awareness of the need for conservation of natural resources
increased public awareness of the need for conservation of natural resources
increased development of Western lands
increased development of Western lands
decreased conflicts between Native Americans and white settlers
decreased conflicts between Native Americans and white settlers
decreased economic opportunities for easterners
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