Asked by Krishna Sriharsha Maramganti on Jun 02, 2024

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The General Land Office, established in 1812, ___________________.

A) established a credit system for the purchase of Western lands that favored small-time farmers
B) handled the distribution of federal lands in the West
C) had the power to set the price-per-acre of Western lands
D) was charged with the responsibility of preventing speculators from buying large tracts of federal Western lands

General Land Office

The General Land Office was a government agency responsible for managing the public lands of the United States, established in 1812.

Federal Lands

These are lands owned by the federal government of a country, often used for various purposes such as parks, reserves, or military bases.

  • Comprehend the dynamics of land management and distribution policies in the development of the Western territories.
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Kristel Mae GarciaJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The General Land Office was established to handle the distribution of federal lands in the West, including land sales and granting of homesteads. While it had the power to set prices for certain types of land sales, it did not establish a credit system or prevent speculators from buying large tracts of federal Western lands.