How Did the Morrill Act of 1862 Assist with Education

question 40

Multiple Choice

How did the Morrill Act of 1862 assist with education for blacks?

• A) It permitted states to use money from the sale of public land to establish schools.
• B) The Morrill Act allowed blacks to use federal money to set up schools.
• C) It did not. Southern states refused to allow blacks entry into the schools created until a second act was passed in 1890.
• D) The Morrill Act gave scholarships to children of farm workers.

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