What were some hardships for a yeoman farmer? check all that apply.
a) it was difficult to transport cash crops to town to sell
b) finding cash to pay outside workers was challenging
c) farmers had to build their own farms
d) the entire family had to run their farm
e) wild animals and poor weather were continuous threats

A. There were frequent crop failures due to lack of rain. B. Farmers had no way to keep cattle and sheep from trampling their fields. C. The land was too expensive for most homesteaders to afford. D. Slow population growth after the Civil War reduced demand for farm products.

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