What was the purpose of the Smith-Hughes Act?

• A. To provide funds for high schools that had vocational education classes.
• B. To fund college agricultural research.
• C. To establish national FFA programs.
• D. To create agricultural extension services.

Answer: (A)

The Smith-Hughes Act was about funding at the high school level. It provided federal money to states to establish and maintain vocational education programs in high schools, including agriculture, home economics, and trades. The aim was to give students practical, job-oriented training and expand access to high-quality vocational education across the nation. This act isn’t about funding college research, creating national FFA programs, or establishing extension services—those came from different laws and later initiatives.