19. The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) helped farmers because it
a. Sought to end overproduction and raise crop prices
b. Attracted industry with the promise of cheap power
C. Created jobs for over 2 million U.S. citizens
d. Regulated the stock market and made investments safer
The correct answer is a. The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) helped farmers because it sought to end overproduction and raise crop prices.
To arrive at this answer, you can break down the options and analyze each one:
a. Sought to end overproduction and raise crop prices: This statement aligns with the purpose and objectives of the AAA. The act aimed to address the issue of overproduction that had resulted in low crop prices and economic difficulties for farmers during the Great Depression. The AAA implemented measures such as paying farmers to reduce production or plow under excess crops to reduce supply and increase prices.
b. Attracted industry with the promise of cheap power: While the AAA did help stimulate the agricultural sector, it did not directly relate to attracting industry or promising cheap power. This option does not accurately describe the impact of the AAA on farmers.
c. Created jobs for over 2 million U.S. citizens: The AAA was primarily focused on addressing agricultural issues, not directly creating jobs for U.S. citizens. While it may have indirectly contributed to job creation in the agricultural sector, this option overstates the impact of the AAA on employment.
d. Regulated the stock market and made investments safer: The AAA did not regulate the stock market or specifically make investments safer. This option describes the role of other legislation such as the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which was enacted to regulate the stock market.
Therefore, the correct answer is a. The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) helped farmers because it sought to end overproduction and raise crop prices.