Question

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

A. The supply of farmland exceeded the demand
B. They had to borrow money to buy modern farm equipment
C. The demand for crops was rising faster than the supply
D. They had to use steamboats to ship goods across the country

Answer 1

A. The supply of farmland exceeded the demand.

The farmers had serious economic problems and most of it were caused by the fact that they were becoming too productive. Since they were producing too much, prices went down.

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