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Which were disadvantages of farming on the Great Plains in the late 1800s?

a. There were frequent crop failures due to lack of rain.
b. Slow population growth after the Civil War reduced demand for farm products.
c. Wheat and corn could not be grown on the Great Plains.
d. The land was too expensive for most homesteaders to afford.

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The best option from the list would be "a. There were frequent crop failures due to lack of rain" since this area would go through dry spells that would reduce the quality of the soil.
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