What was the purpose of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and amp 1890?

The Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890 aimed to promote higher education in agriculture and the mechanical arts in the United States. The 1862 Act provided federal land grants to states to establish colleges focused on these subjects, helping to expand access to education. The 1890 Act addressed racial discrimination by allocating funds to establish historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in states that practiced segregation. Together, these acts significantly contributed to the growth of public higher education and vocational training in the U.S.