Congress passed the homestead act in 1862 which a: established the border with canada b: set aside land to be used for schools c: gave away western lands to people who were willing to move there and build farms d: guaranteed low interest loans to home buyer

D.

Explanation:

Signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln on May 20, 1862, the Homestead Act encouraged Western migration by providing settlers 160 acres of public land. In exchange, homesteaders paid a small filing fee and were required to complete five years of continuous residence before receiving ownership of the land.