Rise and Fall of the Farm Economy, Late 1800s
First new mechanized
farm tools lead to
Increased production.

Then crop output rises
steadily from
1870-1900.

Next prices for agricultural
products fall.

Finally-?

1. Which effect accurately completes the flowchart?

A. Farmers have less money to repay loans, and
many lose their farms.

B. Small farmers live off the land, so are not
affected by the economy.
C. Wealthy farmers hoard gold, rather than depend
on paper money.
D. The government subsidizes farmers to help
them pay their bills.