Morrill Act
/ˈmɒrɪl ækt/
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- (n.) A U.S. federal law enacted in 1862 that granted land to states to establish colleges focusing on agriculture and the mechanical arts.
The Morrill Act significantly expanded access to public higher education in the United States.
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- morrill act
- morrill acts
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The Morrill Act is foundational in U.S. education law, setting a precedent for federal support of higher education through land grants.
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