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Primary
US National Archives

Our Documents: Morrill Act (1862)

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary document (and transcription) of Morrill Act, which provided land to states to use in the establishment of agricultural colleges.
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Handout
University of Kentucky

Univ. Of Kentucky: Campus Guide: Morrill Act of 1862 and Land Grant Colleges

For Students 9th - 10th
This page gives a very brief description of the Morrill Act of 1862 and the formation of land-grant colleges. Also lists some land-grant colleges.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Justin Smith Morrill

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides biographical information on Justin Morrill who sponsored the Morrill Act.