What was the purpose of federal reclamation projects in the West?
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Correct answer: To build dams and irrigation systems that supported farming and settlement
Federal reclamation projects used dams and irrigation systems to bring water to dry western lands. Supporters believed these projects would support agriculture, settlement, and economic development.
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