The 1902 federal law to use the proceeds from land sales to finance irrigation projects in the West was the________ .
A) National Reclamation Act
B) Timber Culture Act
C) Timber and Stone Act
D) Homestead Act
E) Western Watering Act

Question

The 1902 federal law to use the proceeds from land sales to finance irrigation projects in the West was the________	.
A) National Reclamation Act
B) Timber Culture Act
C) Timber and Stone Act
D) Homestead Act
E) Western Watering Act

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The 1902 federal law designed to fund irrigation projects through the sale of public lands in the West is known as the National Reclamation Act. This act aimed to promote agricultural development by providing the necessary infrastructure for irrigation in arid regions of the Western United States.

The 1902 Federal Law to Use the Proceeds from Land