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In History / High School | 2014-10-19

The National _______ Act of 1902 provided proceeds from the sale of public lands for the construction of dams, canals, and irrigation systems in sixteen Western states.

A. Reclamation
B. Development
C. Recovery
D. Land Grant

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Answer (2)

The National Reclamation Act of 1902, provided proceeds from the sale of public lands for the construction of dams, canals, and irrigation systems in sixteen Western states.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

The National Reclamation Act of 1902, or Newlands Act, was introduced by Senator Francis Newlands to develop water infrastructure in the arid Western United States. It used proceeds from the sale of public lands to support the construction of irrigation systems and dams. This act significantly impacted agricultural development by transforming dry areas into productive farmland.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2024-12-26

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