Which of the following were the effects of the Homestead Act on the American Indians in the late 1800s? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) Responses increased encroachment of white settlers onto American Indian lands increased encroachment of white settlers onto American Indian lands forced labor in the mines forced labor in the mines the movement of American Indians to eastern cities the movement of American Indians to eastern cities violence against American Indians violence against American Indians required work on ranches

Answer 1

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

1. Increased encroachment of white settlers onto American Indian lands
2. Violence against American Indians

The Homestead Act facilitated the westward expansion of settlers, leading to the displacement and increasing violence against Native American communities.