Which bill passed by Congress in 1862 gave 160 acres of public land to anyone willing to settle it?

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anonymous · Answer

Which description of the West and westward expansion is not true?
  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
  an easier life than in the East   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
  opportunities for miners, farmers, and ranchers   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
  the chance for adventure or a new life   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
  drought, hard soil, disease, and extreme weather conditions

anonymous · Answer

homestead act for the first one

anonymous · Answer

D. drought, hard soil, disease, and extreme weather conditions  for the second one :)