How did the national reclamation act affect the environment? private irrigation companies staked claims to sections of all riverbeds and redirected the water. prospectors began mining and farming in utah, new mexico, colorado, nevada, and california. millions of acres of land were set aside for water preservation and for later public use. water management projects created huge reservoirs and lakes where there had been dry canyons.

The answer is: Water management projects created huge reservoirs and lakes where there had been dry canyons.

The National Reclamation Act of 1902 was a federal law that was passed in order for the federal government to start major irrigation projects in the West.

The result of these major projects was the creation of complex structures and systems(reservoirs and lakes) that would allow for the transformation of arid lands into farm capable lands.

c. more people could read and interpret the bible for themselves

the correct answers are: 1) lay and collect taxes and duties; 2) pay debts; 5) borrow money;   6) regulate commerce with foreign nations.

article 1, section 8. refers to the powers of congress. according to the united states constitution: “the congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states.”