ISEE Reading Question 295: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 295

4. How much U.S. land was transferred to individuals under the terms of the Homestead Act?

  • A. 160 acres per person
  • B. 1.6 million acres
  • C. 270 million acres
  • D. 30% of all U.S. land

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C is correct. As stated in paragraph 1, “Under this Act, 270 million acres, or 10% of the area of the United States, was claimed and settled.” Choice A is wrong because each homesteader could claim a 160–acre parcel of land, but that does not mean that every person was entitled to 160 acres of land. Choice D is wrong because the passage states that 10 percent, not 30 percent, of all U.S. lands passed into the hands of individuals.

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