Which statement correctly evaluates why successful crop farming never expanded onto the Great and Central Plains before the late nineteenth century?(1 point) Responses The region has a semiarid climate without enough rainfall for farming. The region has a semiarid climate without enough rainfall for farming. The region experienced seasonal wildfires that destroyed crops. The region experienced seasonal wildfires that destroyed crops. The region was home to vast cattle herds that trampled crops. The region was home to vast cattle herds that trampled crops. The region was home to vast bison herds that trampled crops.

Answer 1

The correct statement evaluating why successful crop farming never expanded onto the Great and Central Plains before the late nineteenth century is:

The region has a semiarid climate without enough rainfall for farming.

The semiarid climate meant that there was insufficient rainfall to support successful agriculture without the development of irrigation or more advanced farming techniques.