Which legislation gave large grants of land to states to establish agricultural colleges?

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Public Education Act
Public Education Act

Homestead Act
Homestead Act

Morrill Acts
Morrill Acts

Land Compromise Act

1 answer

The legislation that gave large grants of land to states to establish agricultural colleges is known as the Morrill Acts. The first Morrill Act was signed into law in 1862, providing each state with land to fund the establishment of colleges focused on agriculture and the mechanical arts.