THE HOMESTEAD ACT

The government believed that having farmers in the west would not benefit the country in any way.

• True
• False

Women were not allowed to apply for free land under the Homestead Act.

• TRUE

• FALSE

African Americans migrated west after gaining freedom and started farming.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Homesteaders did not face any challenges while settling in the west.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Homesteaders faced harsh weather conditions and challenges in farming.

• TRUE

• FALSE