Question

In 1820, Congress reduced the price of federal land to $1.25 per acre. What was the purpose of this policy?
A.
to promote settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains
B.
to encourage construction around Washington, D.C.
C.
to reduce the territory that the U.S. Army had to defend
D.
to sell off the territory covered by the Homestead Act

Answer 1

A. to promote settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains

Congress lowered the price (and minimum parcel size) to make land affordable for small farmers and encourage westward settlement and development.