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)
increased encroachment of white settlers onto American Indian lands
forced labor in the mines
the movement of American Indians to eastern cities
violence against American Indians
required work on ranches

1 answer

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 settlement of millions of acres of land by white settlers, often at the expense of Native American lands, leading to increased conflicts and violence.