The Morrill Land-Grant College Act

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The Morrill Land-Grant College Act of 1862 provided states with federal land to be sold or used to fund the creation of colleges focused on agriculture and mechanical arts. The goal was to provide educational opportunities in practical fields to individuals who could not afford or did not have access to traditional academic education. This act was a major milestone in the development of higher education in the United States and led to the creation of many of the country's public universities.