In 1820, Congress reduced the price of federal land to $1.25 per acre. What was the purpose of this policy?

A. to sell off the territory covered by the Homestead Act

B. to reduce the territory that the U. S. Army had to defend

C. to encourage construction around Washington, D. C.

D. to promote settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains

D

Explanation:

It encouraged more busying as the price was cheaper (reduced from $2)

And it also provided a way for farmers to pay back loans

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