Question

During the late 19th century, the reduction in price of American

agricultural products led to
(A) farmers facing less of a debt burden
(B) more workers shifting to agricultural work
(C) farmers being compelled to increase production
(D) less land being cultivated
(E) farmers experiencing greater profi t

Answer 1

During the late 19th century, the reduction in price of American agricultural products led to "(C) farmers being compelled to increase production," since they needed to make up for the lack of profits by selling more units.