Question

the homestead act and grants of land to railroads were used to A raise money to finance the federal government B limit the influence of monopolies C support the development of state universities D. encourage settlement of the west

Answer 1

Answer:

D. encourage settlement of the west

Explanation:

The homestead act and grant of land to railroad signed on May 20, 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln, involved the provision of lands, about 160 acres to settlers and the grant of lands for the construction of railroad, this was aimed at encouraging settlement of the west.