The major result of the Homestead Act of 1862 was the increased development of Western lands. The act encouraged westward expansion by granting 160 acres of public land to any eligible person who would farm and improve the land for at least five years. This led to significant settlement and development in the western United States.
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Which was a major result of the Homestead Act of 1862?(1 point)
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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
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