The intent of each of these laws are:
1. Homestead Act - gave an opportunity to settlers to own a land with its requirement that the owner is the head of the family and is a citizen.
2. Pacific Railway Act - gave huge grants of land to railway companies.
3. Morrill Act - gave land to the states and establish colleges specializing in agriculture and mechanic arts.
• european explorers hoped to find riches in distant countries and discover a sea route to Asia
• europeans hoped to spread christianity to people throughout the world and drive Muslims out of other lands
• Europeans began to build stronger,faster ships and other technology making trips easier
• theres other reasons but those are the main three
