Question

Which of the following was a major challenge faced by farmers during the Industrial Revolution in the United States?(1 point)
Responses

Farmers had access to abundant cheap labor, allowing them to increase production.
Farmers had access to abundant cheap labor, allowing them to increase production.

The rise of industrial agriculture and mechanization led to falling crop prices, making it difficult for farmers to earn a living.
The rise of industrial agriculture and mechanization led to falling crop prices, making it difficult for farmers to earn a living.

The government heavily subsidized agriculture, ensuring that farmers could always sell their goods for a profit.
The government heavily subsidized agriculture, ensuring that farmers could always sell their goods for a profit.

Urbanization led to an increase in demand for farm products, resulting in higher profits for farmers.

Answer 1

The rise of industrial agriculture and mechanization led to falling crop prices, making it difficult for farmers to earn a living.

Explanation: Mechanization and increased production (plus competition and railroad/merchant costs) drove prices down, leaving many farmers in debt and struggling to cover expenses.