Why did the homestead act prompt a lot of people to head westward?
a.
settlers were provided with a house and a horse.
b.
they heard there were many minerals there.
c.
settlers could buy 160 acres of land for $10.
d.
the government paid for the cost of moving.

c. During this time that States were basically giving away free land metaphorically

The correct answer is C.Settlers could buy 160 acres of land for $10.

The goal of the Homestead Act was to encourage citizens to move to new territories/states gained by the US government during the era of westward expansion. This law allowed thousands of Americans to move to different regions (like the midwest) in order to create new homes/farms. The cheap land provided by the federal government enticed many citizens, as it allowed them to own a home and have a huge farm rather than living in a cramped or crowded city.