Question

Why were farm states like South Carolina less affected by the prosperity of the 1920s?

1.Prices for seed and equipment reached all-time highs after the war, resulting in lower profits.
2.U.S. farmers faced overproduction brought on as a result of European nations recovering from the war and growing their own crops.
3.The number of U.S. farms increased after the war, resulting in a larger supply of farm products and a smaller demand for those products.
4.The loss of farm workers to industrial jobs resulted in a reduction of acreage under cultivation and consequently fewer products to sell.

Answer 1

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5. Farm states like South Carolina relied heavily on cotton, which experienced a decline in demand and prices during the 1920s due to factors such as competition from synthetic fibers and changing consumer preferences.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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2. U.S. farmers faced overproduction brought on as a result of European nations recovering from the war and growing their own crops.