Question

Which of the following was a challenge faced by farmers in the late 1800s?

A. There were few advances in farming equipment.
B. They were being paid less for their cash crops.
C. There was less land available for them to farm.
D. They were charged more for land.

Answer 1

Answer: A. They were being paid less for their cash crops.

Explanation: Farmers asserted that as farm prices declined, their earnings also did so. Typically, they attributed low pricing to excess manufacturing.