Why did Congress create the Bureau of Reclamation in 1902?
A)agriculture in the desert West required massive federal support
B)in order to foster water-conscious new settlements
C)in order to design an irrigation system that would siphon Mexican water northwards
D)Congress was hoping to create federal revenue with the sale of water

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The Bureau of Reclamation was created primarily to assist in the development of the arid and semi-arid regions of the Western United States through the construction of dams and irrigation infrastructure, thereby supporting agriculture in these areas.

Why Did Congress Create the Bureau of Reclamation in 1902