Apentix/AP US History/Unit 7: Period 7 (1890-1945)/Question

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The National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) of 1933 attempted to promote recovery by

A.creating industry codes that set wages, hours, and prices and protected collective bargaining

B.breaking up the largest banks

C.nationalizing the railroads

D.abolishing the minimum wage

Explanation

Core Concept

The NIRA suspended antitrust rules so industries could draw up codes of fair competition, with section 7(a) guaranteeing workers the right to organize. The Supreme Court declared the act unconstitutional in Schechter v. United States (1935).

Correct Answer

Acreating industry codes that set wages, hours, and prices and protected collective bargaining

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