Question

Which statement best explains the economic successes brought about by the Green Revolution?(1 point)
Responses

The Green Revolution helped some farmers and companies profit from the sale of crops, farm machinery, and farming chemicals needed to grow new seeds.
The Green Revolution helped some farmers and companies profit from the sale of crops, farm machinery, and farming chemicals needed to grow new seeds.

The Green Revolution allowed small-scale farmers to profit from their crop sales.
The Green Revolution allowed small-scale farmers to profit from their crop sales.

The Green Revolution helped lower taxes in some countries.
The Green Revolution helped lower taxes in some countries.

The Green Revolution helped to create a profit for some countries while helping small-scale farmers grow their farms.

Answer 1

The first statement.

It best fits because the Green Revolution raised yields and created large markets for seeds, fertilizer, pesticides, and machinery, benefiting some farmers and agribusinesses — while many smallholders did not gain equally.