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The Progressive Movement

Question 1 • EAP-Virginia and US History A CR

A direct result of the Newlands Reclamation Act was the

Answer
A
creation of suitable areas for farming or ranching.
B
clearing of millions of acres of US forests.
C
developing thousands of acres of land for use by businesses.
D
building and managing of irrigation systems.

Explanation

The Newlands Reclamation Act of 1902 funded dams and other irrigation projects in the arid West. These projects stored and directed water so dry land could be farmed. Therefore, its direct result was the building and managing of irrigation systems.

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