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

The act made it possible for farmers to work for their own benefit.
The act made it possible for immigrants to become US citizens.
The act made it possible for people over twenty-one to start their own business.
The act made it possible for foreigners to come to the United States.

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On edg its (A) The act made it possible for farmers to work for their own benefit.

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The statement that best summarizes why people were motivated to take advantage of the Homestead Act is: the act made it possible for people over twenty-one to start their own business.

People who are of the age of 21 and above and never participated any action against the US government were allowed to claim a federal land grant through an application process. Slaves and women were also allowed to do this.

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