Which of the following were the effects of the Homestead Act on the Native Americans in the late 1800s? Select the two correct answers.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

increased encroachment of white settlers onto Native American lands

increased encroachment of white settlers onto Native American lands

forced labor in the mines

forced labor in the mines

the movement of Native Americans to eastern cities

the movement of Native Americans to eastern cities

violence against Native Americans

violence against Native Americans

required work on ranches

required work on ranches

Answer 1

The two correct answers regarding the effects of the Homestead Act on Native Americans in the late 1800s are:

1. increased encroachment of white settlers onto Native American lands
2. violence against Native Americans

These responses reflect the reality that the Homestead Act incentivized white settlement on lands that were traditionally inhabited by Native Americans, leading to conflicts and violence.