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, there was over - production of agricultural goods, which led to low prices. The Agriculture Adjustment Act aimed to reduce over - production. By limiting the crops farmers could plant, it would help increase crop prices (supply and demand principle: less supply can lead to higher prices if demand is relatively stable). Option a is incorrect as population control was not the goal. Option c is wrong because it was about limiting, not increasing, crop planting. Option d is not the main intent; it was more about economic balance (profit for farmers through price increase due to controlled supply) rather than punishment.

Answer:

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