Question

question 2 (1 point)
(mc)
how did the morrill land grant act affect american farmers?
a it provided state governments with federal land to sell to private farmers.
b it allowed farmers to set up cooperatives to gain greater market shares.
c it gave farmers unlimited access to inexpensive federal government land.
d it helped states create agricultural colleges to teach improved farming methods.

Explanation:

The Morrill Land - Grant Act of 1862 provided states with federal land to sell in order to fund the creation of colleges that would teach agriculture and mechanical arts, which helped states create agricultural colleges to teach improved farming methods. It did not directly involve selling land to private farmers, setting up cooperatives, or giving farmers unlimited access to inexpensive federal land.

Answer:

D. It helped states create agricultural colleges to teach improved farming methods.