What is a free trade agreement?
A. an agreement that removes trade barriers, such as import tariffs and quotas
O
B.
an'agreement that eliminates the need for passport controls between nations
O C.
an agreement that allows export of goods at prices lower than normal value
an agreement that allows provision of certain free goods to customers in other countries

A

Explanation:

Free trade agreements aim to eliminate tariffs for a certain agreed upon amount of time. They are designed to reduce conflict in trade and basically make it easier for two or more counties to exchange goods or what have you, and protect local markets/industries at the same time.

they were unable to pay their debts

the east coast has nothing to do with the dust bowl, the dust bowl killed a full year's worth of crops in seconds, and with the dust on the land, the land would be worthless.   furthermore the farmers couldn't  get  out of their houses due to the dust so when the bank came to collect money, farmers couldn't  pay it