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The Great Depression in Washington

Question 7 • WA-Washington State History (HS)

What did the Agricultural Adjustment Administration do to help raise prices on farm goods?

Answer
A
They set up their own stores and sold farm goods for more profit.
B
They reduced production to help raise the prices of farm goods.
C
They destroyed part of what was produced to raise prices.
D
They added taxes to farm goods that went back to the farmer as profit.

Explanation

The Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA) aimed to raise farm prices by reducing the supply of crops and livestock. It paid farmers to produce less, which helped reduce surpluses and push prices up. Choice C describes a controversial action the AAA also took, but reducing production is the best answer to what the agency did to help raise prices.

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