Question

The Rural Electrification Act aimed to bring electricity to rural areas in the United States.

Answer 1

Correct. The Rural Electrification Act (REA) was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on May 20, 1936. The primary objective of the act was to provide electricity to rural areas in the United States, where private electric utility companies were reluctant to extend service due to the higher costs associated with low population density. The REA provided federal loans to nonprofit cooperatives, which were formed by rural residents themselves, to build electric power distribution systems. This initiative played a crucial role in improving the living standards of rural communities, boosting agricultural productivity, and promoting economic development in these areas.