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Because of the Justin Smith Morrill Act, land-grant colleges were established in every state. Justin Smith was then known as the Father of Land-Grant Colleges.
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American Home Economics was founded, which was the movement that started everything. Ellen Swallow Richards played a huge role and is known for founding Home Economics.
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The Smith-Lver Act is important because it created the Cooperative Extension Services which included FACS. This Act was passed under the lead of President Woodrow Wilson.
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The Smith Hughes Act was important because it established FACS as part of Vocational Education (CTE). Sen. Hoke Smith and Rep. D.M. Hughes passed this Act.
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American Home Economics changed their name, making it more official than ever.
