The Homestead act(1862) attempted to promote development of western lands by___.
Placing native American Indians on reservations
Providing free land to settlers
Creating a system of dams for crop irrigation
Removing all restrictions on immigration
3 answers
Providing free land to settlers
Are you sure
Yes, I am sure. The Homestead Act of 1862 provided free land to settlers who met certain requirements, with the goal of encouraging development and settlement of the western United States.