What was the purpose of both the Morrill Act and the Homestead Act? a
to help educate and train a skilled work force
b
to reimburse southern farmers for the loss of their labor
c
to increase the power of state governments
d
to encourage settlement and development of the West

Enlightenment thinkers most contributed to the development of whichpolitical idea? a. religious leaders should play the largest role in establishing asociety's laws.b. democratic governments have the responsibility to protect humanrights.c. criminals must be punished harshly if a society is to maintainorder.d. written constitutions place unnecessary restrictions ongovernments' powers.