Which was a major result of the Homestead Act of 1862?

(1 point)
O increased public awareness of the need for conservation of natural resources
O increased development of Western lands
O decreased conflicts between Native Americans and white settlers

1 answer

The major result of the Homestead Act of 1862 was increased development of Western lands. The Act provided 160 acres of public land to settlers for a small fee, promoting westward expansion and the settlement of the western United States.