Legislation Encouraging Westward Migration

During the late 19th century, the United States experienced significant growth and change as settlers moved westward. This period was marked by efforts to explore, settle, and develop the vast western territories following the end of the Civil War. Key legislation and acts were established to facilitate this westward expansion, including the Homestead Act.

Which of the following pieces of legislation offered settlers the opportunity to claim land in the West, thus encouraging westward migration?