Agricultural Adjustment Act controversy in US

Agricultural Adjustment Act controversy in US

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The video discusses the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to nullify the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA). It highlights the government's efforts to find a replacement and the opposition from farmers who view the AAA as a form of regimentation. The new government plan involves processing taxes on meatpackers and other processors, with cash payments for scientific farming. Cooperation with the government is encouraged, and there is a call for Congress to enact new legislation to continue agricultural programs.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the government seeking after the Supreme Court's decision on the AAA?

A new agricultural policy

A replacement for the AAA

A new Supreme Court ruling

A new tax system

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who expressed opposition to the AAA, claiming it saved farmers from regimentation?

Edward O'Neill

The Supreme Court

The government

Stanley Morse

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Stanley Morse believe about the AAA program?

It was supported by all farmers

It was devised by false leaders

It was beneficial for farmers

It was a necessary policy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the new government plan involve regarding meatpackers?

Providing them subsidies

Allowing them to set their own prices

Including them in a new processing tax

Exempting them from taxes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the hope expressed by Edward O'Neill regarding Congress?

To increase subsidies for meatpackers

To abolish the AAA

To enact a new law for the agricultural program

To reduce taxes on farmers