What type of courses did the Smith-Hughes Act establish?

• A. General science courses
• B. Mathematics courses
• C. Vocational agriculture courses
• D. History courses

Answer: (C)

This question tests understanding of the Smith-Hughes Act and its emphasis on vocational education. The act created federal support for secondary school programs that prepared students for specific careers, with a strong focus on agriculture. It funded the development of vocational agriculture courses to teach farming skills, equipment operation, crop science, and related competencies, guiding students toward agricultural occupations or improved farming practice. General science, mathematics, and history are important subjects, but they were not the targeted focus of this act. Therefore, vocational agriculture courses are the intended answer.