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.

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The General Land Office was responsible for distributing federal lands in the West, including surveying, selling, and granting land to individuals and states.

The General Land Office, Established in 1812