Question

All of the following are true statements about the Homestead Act except a thousands of people didn't last the five years required by the Homestead Act. b ten times more of the public land ended up in the hands of land speculators than farmers. c about a half million families carved out new homes in the 40 years after its passage. d the standard 160 acres provided to farmers proved to be inadequate on the rain-scarce Great Plains. e it was consistent with previous government public land policy designed primarily to raise revenue for government

Answer 1

Answer:

e. It was consistent with previous government public land policy designed primarily to raise revenue for government.

Explanation:

The Homestead Act was a Civil War-era Act enacted by President Abraham Lincoln May on 20, 1862. This law enabled and provided Americans almost free access to acquire lands covering 160 acres.

All of the given statements are true except that it was consistent with the previous government’s public land policy. This previous policy was designed to help increase the revenue for the government whereas the Homestead Act was done to expand Westward settlement. The legislation was also open to people from all walks of life, including women, former slaves, and immigrants.

Thus, the correct answer is option e.