Question

Which of the following MOST contributed to the increased popularity of winter wheat in Kansas?

A. the increased difficulty associated with growing corn.

B. the destruction of summer crops by locusts.

C. the improved texture and quality of flour made from winter wheat.

D. the affordability of winter wheat compared to other grains.

Answer 1

C. the improved texture and quality of flour made from winter wheat

Step-by-step explanation:

Kansas was a territory that was providing excellent conditions for numerous crops because of this climate and good soil. Initially, the corn was the most popular crop, and in fact it was the best corn produced in North America. But the corn was not seen as valuable and of the same quality as the winter wheat when it came to production of flour. The winter wheat was considered as superior to the corn. The climate of Kansas provided excellent conditions for the winter wheat to grown well and to have rich harvest, so the farmers quickly changed to producing winter wheat, and abandoning the corn.