Question

What was the intent of each of these laws?
1. Homestead Act
2. Pacific Railway Act
3. Morrill Act

Answer 1

The intent of each of these laws are:

1. Homestead Act - gave an opportunity to settlers to own a land with its requirement that the owner is the head of the family and is a citizen.
2. Pacific Railway Act - gave huge grants of land to railway companies.
3. Morrill Act - gave land to the states and establish colleges specializing in agriculture and mechanic arts.