All of the Following Are True Statements About the Homestead

All of the following are true statements about the Homestead Act EXCEPT

A) it was consistent with previous government public land policy designed primarily to raise revenue for government.
B) about a half million families carved out new homes in the 40 years after its passage.
C) ten times more of the public land ended up in the hands of land speculators than farmers.
D) thousands of people didn't last the five years required by the Homestead Act.
E) the standard 160 acres provided to farmers proved to be inadequate on the rain-scarce Great Plains.