The Morrill Land Grant Act (1862) had a long-term social impact by:
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Correct answer: Providing federal land to states to finance agricultural and mechanical colleges
This act laid the groundwork for the modern public university system. By focusing on agriculture and engineering, it helped modernize American industry and farming in the decades following the war.
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