Did Powell propose policies for the development of the arid west?
Yes, he did
No, he did not
Only for the humid east
It is unknown
Answer
Powell proposed that the U.S. government set aside large areas of the arid West as public lands, which would be managed for conservation and development. He also proposed that the government build dams and canals to irrigate arid lands and to generate hydroelectric power. These proposals were eventually adopted, and they have had a major impact on the development of the arid West.
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