Land Grants Act

Historical Context Note

Lucas Paul Richert (University of Saskatchewan)
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On 7 July, the Land Grant Act was passed. It provided for the sale of public land to benefit agricultural education and it eventually led to the establishment of state university systems.

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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "Land Grants Act". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2009 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=5966, accessed 20 April 2024.]

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