Question

The Homestead Act (1862) attempted to promote development of western lands by(1 point)
Responses

creating a system of dams for crop irrigation
creating a system of dams for crop irrigation

providing free land to settlers
providing free land to settlers

placing Native American Indians on reservations
placing Native American Indians on reservations

removing all restrictions on immigration

Answer 1

The Homestead Act (1862) attempted to promote development of western lands by **providing free land to settlers**.