As a Result of the Newlands Reclamation Act of 1902

question 15

Multiple Choice

As a result of the Newlands Reclamation Act of 1902,

• A) farmers in the West were allowed to organize into irrigation districts and operate irrigation projects.
• B) proceeds from the sale of western public lands would be used to finance irrigation projects.
• C) the federal government transferred all of its public-domain lands in California to the state.
• D) western farmers intending an economically productive use of river water were given the right to appropriation.

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