Question

what did the morrill grant land act of 1862 accomplish for education in america?
it gave land to the states to build elementary schools.
it made running public schools much cheaper.
it gave land to the states to build colleges.
it forced states to give land to new homesteaders.

Explanation:

The Morrill Grant Land Act of 1862 (also known as the Morrill Act) granted federal land to states to establish colleges, particularly focusing on agricultural and mechanical education (land - grant colleges). The first option is incorrect as it was for colleges, not elementary schools. The second option is wrong as the act was about land for college establishment, not reducing public school running costs. The fourth option is incorrect as the act was about land for educational institutions, not for homesteaders.

Answer:

C. It gave land to the states to build colleges.