People who wanted free land through the Homestead Act needed to: O A. vote in state government elections.
O B. wait five years before beginning to farm.
O C. complete government training programs.
O D. be able to build a house and farm.

D. be able to build a house and farm.

Explanation:

People who wanted free land through the Homestead Act needed to be able to build a house and farm.

This was because the government wanted people to inhabit the land and make sure that the land was safe and free from the effects of war.

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explanation

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