Question

By 1776, food becomes scarce around Connecticut because:

a) The British confiscated food supplies
b) A drought affected crop production
c) Farmers refused to sell to the Patriots
d) There was a surplus of food in the region

Answer 1

Food became scarce around Connecticut by 1776 due to various factors, including the confiscation of food supplies by the British, drought affecting crop production, and farmers refusing to sell to the Patriots.

Step-by-step explanation:

By 1776, food became scarce around Connecticut because of a) The British confiscated food supplies b) A drought affected crop production c) Farmers refused to sell to the Patriots. The American Revolution impacted the lives of Americans in various ways, including economic hardships and shortages of goods. The government's decision to print money caused inflation and goods became scarce in British-occupied cities. Additionally, the war disrupted crop production and farmers faced high taxes and debts, making it difficult for to pay and causing food shortages.