Latin America Since 1945 Unit Test

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How would you explain two social failures from the Green Revolution?(1 point)
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The Green Revolution caused farmers to no longer grow what was needed for the community or what was good for the land.
The Green Revolution caused farmers to no longer grow what was needed for the community or what was good for the land.

The Green Revolution failed to create hundreds of jobs and increased world hunger.
The Green Revolution failed to create hundreds of jobs and increased world hunger.

The Green Revolution raised taxes and created economic hardship for many local farmers.
The Green Revolution raised taxes and created economic hardship for many local farmers.

The Green Revolution created higher unemployment rates and social unrest among the wealthy.

Answer 1

The Green Revolution caused farmers to focus on cash crops instead of traditional crops, leading to food insecurity and loss of agricultural biodiversity. Additionally, the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides led to environmental degradation and health issues for farmers and communities.