How did wheat help the U.S. gain wealth and power in the world?

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Writeacher · Answer

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Heather · Answer

Wheat can be grown in harsh, dry, windy climates that other crops cannot thrive in. It is used in a large cariaty of food products and is the number one thing on the food pyramid. Wheat is always needed and many countries import wheat from the U.S. The U.S. is 4th in the worlds top producer of wheat