What was the intent of each of these laws?

1. Homestead Act

2. Pacific Railway Act

3. Morrill Act

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.