Question

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what sort of people took advantage of the homestead act?
a. only white people from the east
b. white americans, freed slaves, and immigrants
c. only people from the south
d. mostly railroad workers from china

Explanation:

The Homestead Act of 1862 allowed individuals to claim land in the West. White Americans, formerly enslaved people (freed slaves), and immigrants (including those from Europe, etc.) were among those who took advantage of it to acquire land and start new lives. Option A is incorrect as it was not only white people from the East. Option C is wrong as people from various regions, not just the South, participated. Option D is incorrect as Chinese railroad workers faced discrimination and weren't the main group taking advantage of the Homestead Act.

Answer:

B. White Americans, freed slaves, and immigrants