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Theme 4: The Early 20th Century and Economic Changes — Test

Question 15 • New Mexico History

How did the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) aim to help farmers recover during the Great Depression?

Answer
A
It provided low-interest loans to expand farm operations.
B
It required farmers to switch to livestock production.
C
It offered free land to anyone willing to farm it.
D
It paid farmers to grow fewer crops to raise prices.

Explanation

The Agricultural Adjustment Act aimed to raise crop prices by reducing the amount of farm products on the market. It paid farmers to grow fewer crops, so the smaller supply could help prices rise and farmers earn more. The correct choice is “It paid farmers to grow fewer crops to raise prices.”

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