Anchor Event
1862
1862
Expansion and Reform Era
Anchor Event
What Americans Were Trying To Do
Expand education in agriculture, engineering, military science, and practical professions.
What Happened
The Morrill Act granted federal land to states to support colleges focused on agriculture and mechanical arts. States sold land or used proceeds to build educational endowments.
How Public Finance Made It Possible
Public finance used land to build human capital and long-term educational institutions.
What This EnabledStudentsstates gained institutions that supported farmingengineeringscience
How Americans BenefitedStudentsstates gained institutions that supported farmingengineeringscience
Defining Moments
Top 100 Building Events
