Morrill Act of 1862

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:United_States_federal_law
gptkbp:amends gptkb:Morrill_Act_of_1890
gptkbp:associatedWith land-grant system
gptkbp:benefits agriculture
mechanical arts
gptkbp:contributedTo economic development
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:encouraged community engagement
innovation in agriculture
collaboration between states
lifelong learning opportunities
public-private partnerships in education
scientific education
international collaboration in education
gptkbp:established educational standards
land-grant colleges
state colleges
gptkbp:expansion educational curriculum
gptkbp:facilitates research opportunities
gptkbp:funding agricultural research
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Morrill Act of 1862
gptkbp:influenced land use policies
state education policies
national education reform
global education trends
federal education funding
higher_education_policy_in_the_US
gptkbp:inspiration subsequent education acts
gptkbp:ledTo increased research funding
creation of land-grant universities
federal support for education
development of rural infrastructure
development of agricultural education programs
diversification of college programs
establishment of cooperative extension services
gptkbp:promoted social mobility
sustainable farming practices
technical education
gptkbp:provides scholarships for students
public land for colleges
financial resources for colleges
land for agricultural colleges
gptkbp:purpose to promote higher education
gptkbp:recognizes importance of agriculture
gptkbp:resultedIn increased access to education
improved agricultural practices
increased enrollment in colleges
enhanced workforce development
greater educational equity.
gptkbp:signature gptkb:Abraham_Lincoln
gptkbp:supported interdisciplinary studies
community colleges
vocational training
rural education
extension services
research in agricultural sciences
gptkbp:updates public awareness of education issues
state funding for colleges
gptkbp:yearEstablished July 2, 1862