The Homestead Act limited migration, for few Americans were interested in owning land in the 1860s.

Answer 1

The statement, "The Homestead Act limited migration, for few Americans were interested in owning land in the 1860s," is not accurate. In fact, the Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged westward migration and land ownership. The Act offered 160 acres of public land to settlers for a small fee and the commitment to improve the land by building a dwelling and cultivating crops. This policy was instrumental in promoting westward expansion and settlement, particularly in the Midwest and Great Plains regions of the United States during the 19th century. It was aimed at providing opportunities for people to own and cultivate land, not limiting migration.