Question

why would the u.s. government through the agriculture adjustment act allow farmers to plant only certain and limited crops during the great depression?

a. this program allowed the government to keep the population lower and less food meant a smaller population.

b. this program meant that farmers would not over - produce and they could make a profit on the crops they grew.

c. this program meant that farmers could plant more crops to help more people.

d. this program punished farmers for making certain crops that were not needed.

Explanation:

During the Great Depression, over - production of agricultural goods led to falling prices and farmers' losses. The Agriculture Adjustment Act aimed to reduce over - production by paying farmers to plant fewer crops, thus increasing crop prices and allowing farmers to make a profit.

Answer:

B. This program meant that farmers would not over - produce and they could make a profit on the crops they grew.