Why was the Homestead Act of 1862 important? A. This act allowed immigrants from any country to enter the U. S. with no questions asked for a period of 2 years.
B. The Homestead Act of 1862 guaranteed every new citizen a home in return for military service.
C. As a result of World War I this act gave German citizens the right to come to the U. S. without a visa.
D. It promised free land to those who lived on the land for five years and made improvements.