What Was the Purpose Behind the Creation of Land Grant

question 31

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose behind the creation of land grant colleges?

• A)To encourage students to attend college abroad and then apply their skills to certain regions within the United States
• B)To offer courses in economics to help the next generation of businessmen lead corporations
• C)To provide technical instruction for farming and quickly growing sectors such as mining
• D)To establish educational institutions that prioritized the education of African Americans
• E)To promote the study of the classics and other humanities disciplines in more regions of the country

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