Question

Congress passed the homestead act in 1862 which

a: established the border with Canada
b: set aside land to be used for schools
c: gave away western lands to people who were willing to move there and build farms
d: guaranteed low interest loans to home buyer

Answer 1

D.

Step-by-step explanation:

Signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln on May 20, 1862, the Homestead Act encouraged Western migration by providing settlers 160 acres of public land. In exchange, homesteaders paid a small filing fee and were required to complete five years of continuous residence before receiving ownership of the land.

Answer 2

A. Established border w Canada is the answer