A major result of the Homestead Act of 1862 was increased development of Western lands. The act provided 160 acres of public land to settlers for a small fee, as long as they improved the land by building a dwelling and cultivating crops, which incentivized westward expansion and settlement.
Which was a major result of the Homestead Act of 1862?
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increased public awareness of the need for conservation of natural resources
increased development of Western lands
decreased conflicts between Native Americans and white settlers
decreased economic opportunities for easterners
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