Which of the following were the effects of homestead act on the American Indians in the late 1800s select the two correct answers

Answer 1

The Homestead Act of 1862 had significant effects on American Indians in the late 1800s. The two correct effects are:

1. Loss of Land: The Homestead Act encouraged widespread settlement of the West by providing 160 acres of land to settlers for a small fee. This led to the displacement of many Native American tribes from their ancestral lands as settlers moved in and claimed territory.

2. Disruption of Traditional Lifestyles: The influx of settlers and the establishment of farms and communities disrupted the traditional hunting, gathering, and agricultural practices of many Native American tribes, leading to changes in their way of life and economic systems.

These effects contributed to the broader context of Native American displacement and cultural change during this period.