The Homestead Act greatly impacted the Indigenous People of the Great Plains by

The Homestead Act encouraged settlers to claim and farm land across the Great Plains, including land used by Indigenous peoples. As settlers occupied that land and disrupted food sources such as bison, Indigenous communities had less access to the resources they depended on for food, clothing, and shelter. This makes “creating a drain on the food, clothing, and shelter of Indigenous People” the best choice.

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