What was the purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act?
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Correct answer: To raise farm prices by reducing agricultural overproduction
The Agricultural Adjustment Act tried to raise crop prices by paying farmers to reduce production. It reflected the New Deal belief that government could help stabilize markets.
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