Significance of the Smith-Hughes Act

What was the significance of the Smith-Hughes Act passed in 1917?

• It established a new public school system.

• It established funding for vocational agriculture in high school.

• It introduced modern languages into the high school curriculum.

• It banned the teaching of agriculture in schools.

What year was the Future Farmers of Virginia formed, which served as a model for the FFA?

• 1924

• 1926

• 1928

• 1930

What was the name given to the similar organization in North Carolina?

• Young Tarheel Farmers

• Young Virginia Farmers

• Tarheel Agriculturalists

• Carolina Farm Youth

What year was the FFA formed?

• 1925

• 1928

• 1930

• 1945

Where was the FFA formed?

• New York City

• Kansas City

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

How many students started the FFA?

• 20

• 33

• 50

• 100

For how many years did Kansas City serve as the location for the national FFA convention?

• Over 25 years

• Over 40 years

• Over 50 years

• Over 75 years

What were the dues set at the first National FFA Convention in 1928?

• $15

• 10¢

• $1

• 5¢

What are the current dues for the National FFA Convention as mentioned in the material?

• $15

• 10¢

• $1

• $5

Who became the 1st National FFA President in 1928?

• Leslie Applegate of New Jersey

• John Johnson of Texas

• Michael Thompson of California

• Emily Stone of Ohio