Question

According to the passage, what were effects of the Homestead Act? Check all that apply. New states were added to the Union. The number of railroads declined. The population grew in the territories. The cattle-ranching industry grew. Transportation became more difficult in the territories. Mark this and return

Answer 1

The Homestead Act was a legislative provision of the United States according to which 160 acres (65 hectares) of state land were assigned to those who requested it in the wilds outside the borders of the thirteen original colonies. The new law provided for three phases: an assignment request, the commitment to work the assigned land and obtaining the title of property. Those who had never fought against the US government and, among them, freed slaves, could apply for assignment to a local local office.

As a result of it, the population grew in the territories, due to the immigration to those areas, and cattle ranching industry grew as the new settlers were commited to work the assigned lands.

Answer 2

New states were added to the Union. The number of railroads declined. The population grew in the territories.