Answer:
D. be able to build a house and farm.
Explanation:
People who wanted free land through the Homestead Act needed to be able to build a house and farm.
This was because the government wanted people to inhabit the land and make sure that the land was safe and free from the effects of war.
Answer:
Option: C. possibility for gold
Explanation:
France and England began to arrive in the North Atlantic region after Spain rose to establish colonies in America and import gold and silver from mines in the region of Peru, Bolivia, and Mexico. The determination to find gold attracted the French and England settlers in establishing colonies in North America. Unfortunately, both did not found any gold and silver. The French settlers started to indulge in fur trading with the indigenous people, while English began to engage in different economic activities.
Confederal to federal. Gave the central government more power to protect the nation from outside threats and threats like rebellion.