Answer:
e. It was consistent with previous government public land policy designed primarily to raise revenue for government.
Explanation:
The Homestead Act was a Civil War-era Act enacted by President Abraham Lincoln May on 20, 1862. This law enabled and provided Americans almost free access to acquire lands covering 160 acres.
All of the given statements are true except that it was consistent with the previous government’s public land policy. This previous policy was designed to help increase the revenue for the government whereas the Homestead Act was done to expand Westward settlement. The legislation was also open to people from all walks of life, including women, former slaves, and immigrants.
Thus, the correct answer is option e.