Question

The Morrill Act of 1862 _______________.

A
Gave land to railroad companies to build a transcontinental railroad.
B
Gave land to ranchers in order to create meat for Union troops in the Civil War.
C
Mandated military action against hostile tribes in the West.
D
Gave land to each state to create or sell in order to fund universities to teach agricultural techniques and mechanical arts.
E
Attempted to bring immigrants in the crowded cities to the frontier to become farmers.

Answer 1

The Morrill Act of 1862 gave land to each state to create or sell in order to fund universities to teach agricultural techniques and mechanical arts. The answer is D.