The Homestead Act of 1862 impacted American Indians by

encouraging settlers to take American Indians' farms.

creating a drain on the food supply of American Indians.

providing acres of farmland to American Indian families.

bringing new schools to American Indian settlements.

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Melendez

10 August, 15:51

The Homestead Act of 1862 impacted American Indians by

encouraging settlers to take American Indians' farms.

creating a drain on the food supply of American Indians.

providing acres of farmland to American Indian families.

bringing new schools to American Indian settlements.

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Giuliana · Answer 1

I'm pretty sure it's encouraging settlers to take American Indians' farms

Cayden Mayer · Answer 2

The Homestead Act of 1862 impacted American Indians by encouraging settlers to take American Indians' farms.

Explanation:

The Homestead Act was a law passed by President Abraham Lincoln on May 20, 1862.

Large contingents of immigrants from Europe participated in the occupation of the vast west of the United States and without them this achievement would not take place. To attract immigrants, the US government decreed in 1862 the Homestead Act, which defined the ownership of a property of 65 hectares to those who cultivated it for five years. Anyone who had never taken up arms against the US government, including freed slaves, could file a claim for a federal land grant. This law greatly increased the flow of European immigrants to the United States.

As a negative detail, many of the lands granted to these immigrants were lands previously claimed by native tribes, which increased the displacement of these towards the Indian reserves.

The Homestead Act of 1862 impacted American Indians byencouraging settlers to take American Indians' farms.creating a drain on the food supply of American Indians.providing acres of farmland to American Indian families.bringing new schools to American Indian settlements.

The Homestead Act of 1862 impacted American Indians by

encouraging settlers to take American Indians' farms.

creating a drain on the food supply of American Indians.

providing acres of farmland to American Indian families.

bringing new schools to American Indian settlements.