Question

3 how did the homestead act of 1862 impact native american tribes?

a. the land given away by the government encouraged settlers to seek land further west and created conflict with the native tribes already living there
b. natives were able to get wealthy trading with new settlers on their land
c. native americans rented land to the settlers and reserved the best land for themselves
d. many americans refused to take advantage of the homestead act as they were concerned about violent attacks by native americans

Explanation:

The Homestead Act of 1862 gave away government land, which led settlers to move west. Native American tribes already inhabited these western lands, so this westward expansion by settlers created conflicts with the tribes over land. Option B is incorrect as Native Americans were not able to get wealthy through trading; instead, their land was taken. Option C is wrong because Native Americans did not rent land to settlers or reserve the best land; they were displaced. Option D is incorrect as the Homestead Act was popular, and settlers were not largely deterred by Native American attacks in a way that made them refuse the act.

Answer:

A. The land given away by the government encouraged settlers to seek land further west and created conflict with the Native tribes already living there