What happened to the surplus land left over from the Cherokee Commission’s individual land allotment policy?

Question

A.
It was held in reserve by the federal government.
B.
It was opened to American settlers for homesteading.
C.
It was used as pasture land for American Indian tribes.
D.
It was treated with pesticides to prepare it for settlement.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is B. It was opened to American settlers for homesteading.