Which describes the purpose of the homestead act of 1862

- Which of the following best describes the purpose of the homestead act of 1862
- Which statement describes the purpose of the 1862 homestead act
- The homestead act
- Which area was covered under the 1862 homestead act
- Which area was covered under the 1862 homestead act the east coast
- What was the purpose of homestead act of 1862