Which statement best summarizes why people were motivated to take advantage of the Homestead Act?

a. The act made it possible for farmers to work for their own benefit. b. The act made it possible for immigrants to become US citizens.

c. The act made it possible for people over twenty-one to start their own business.

d. The act made it possible for foreigners to come to the United States.

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Donovan Orozco

Social Studies

27 November, 13:52

Which statement best summarizes why people were motivated to take advantage of the Homestead Act?

a. The act made it possible for farmers to work for their own benefit. b. The act made it possible for immigrants to become US citizens.

c. The act made it possible for people over twenty-one to start their own business.

d. The act made it possible for foreigners to come to the United States.

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Poppy · Answer 1

Answer: Option A - - The act made it possible for farmers to work for their own benefit.

Explanation:

In 1862, homestead acts gave US citizens access to 160acres of federal land for free. President Abraham Lincoln described it as a way of elevating the condition of men and also giving every nooks and cranny a fair opportunity in the race of life. Notwithstanding, some people took advantage of the homestead act, to mention but few, are farmers, they were able to access enough land to build their farm, and they were also able to access farm tools/machineries, livestock, crop etc.