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Question: 219
1. The primary purpose of the passage is to
- A. discuss the reasons for westward expansion in the United States
- B. explain the provisions of the Homestead Act
- C. point out the difficulties of homesteading
- D. argue in favor of extending the Homestead Act
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B is correct. This informative passage tells about the Homestead Act of 1862, including the provisions of the Act and the part it played in the settling of the American West. Choice A is wrong because the passage focuses on the Homestead Act, not on the settling of the West. Choice C is wrong because, although the passage briefly mentions the hard work and sacrifices of homesteaders, this is not the primary purpose of the entire passage. Choice D is wrong because the passage says nothing about extending the Act, and Choice E is wrong because "proving up" is just one of the provisions of the Homestead Act.