Why did many farmers in the Great Plains choose to mortgage their farms prior to the Great Depression? Select the two correct answers.

A. The price of wheat rose drastically after the war.
B. Machines were used to plow the land more quickly.
C. Credit was easier to access, helping to expand farms and improve equipment.
D. Organic and natural growing practices were adopted to increase crop yields.
E. Farmers were prosperous during the war since growing conditions were excellent.

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The two correct answers are:

C. Credit was easier to access, helping to expand farms and improve equipment.
E. Farmers were prosperous during the war since growing conditions were excellent.

These factors contributed to farmers feeling confident about mortgaging their farms to invest in expansion and new equipment.