A Level History - America - Practice Exam

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What was one of the main objectives of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)?

To increase the amount of food produced
To subsidize farmers to reduce production
To eliminate all crop diseases
To promote technological advancements in farming

The correct answer is: To subsidize farmers to reduce production

The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) aimed primarily to stabilize agricultural prices and support farmers during the Great Depression by reducing food production. The government offered subsidies to farmers who agreed to lower their output, thereby decreasing supply to raise prices. This approach was intended to provide financial relief to farmers struggling due to plummeting prices, ensuring that they could maintain their livelihoods despite the economic downturn. The other options do not accurately reflect the main objectives of the AAA. For instance, increasing food production would not align with the Act's goal of controlling supply to boost prices. Additionally, while crop diseases and technological advancements in farming are relevant topics in agriculture, they were not specific aims of the AAA.