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What was another reason Congress passed this act in 1862? Question 1 options: To promote settlement in the West. To protect industry in the Northeast. To improve transportation in the South. To Transport manufactured goods to the East.

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The first reason to pass the act in 1862 was to American economic growth and the another reason by congress was to promote settlement in the West.

What is Congress Act in 1862?

The congress act in 1862 allowed every American to acquire any property up to 160 free acres of federal land. There are mainly three step involve during the acquiring a homestead.

Early in 1962, federal government was authorized to free slaves and  forbid the return of fugitive slaves.

Therefore, correct option is A.

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