Historically, a significant number of current U.S.government involvement in the agricultural industry originated
A)with our founding fathers in the 1800s.
B)in the Great Depression era of the 1930s.
C)due to the stagflation of the 80s.
D)in the economic boom of the 1990s.

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The significant government involvement in the agricultural industry in the United States originated during the Great Depression era of the 1930s. This was in response to the economic crisis and widespread farm foreclosures, which led to the creation of programs such as the Agricultural Adjustment Act and the Rural Electrification Administration. These programs aimed to stabilize commodity prices, support farmers, and modernize rural infrastructure.

Historically, a Significant Number of Current U