Question

The image below shows a postage stamp from 1955: An image of a commemorative postage stamp is shown. The stamp reads first of the land-grant colleges, Michigan State College, Pennsylvania State University, and United States Postage. The years 1855 and 1955 are also included on the stamp. Public Domain Which legislation made possible the commemorative stamp above? Morrill Act Homestead Act Silver Purchase Act Agricultural Education Act

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The Morrill Act was a legislation that allowed states to create colleges to benefit their population. It also helped establish universities for African Americans since segregation was common during that time. To remember that moment, people created stamps in order to commemorate that special moment.

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