Whom did the morrill land grant of 1862 most benefit?
confederate generals who could now settle on the lands and rebuild their livelihoods
confederate opposers who had left secessionist states to find new places to live during the war
northern states who could use the lands to create colleges serving all us citizens
southern states who could use the lands to create colleges for newly feed slaves
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the answer is a) james madison.

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]