The Great War and Agricultural Consequences
10 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

According to Miss Freeland, what was the consequence of the end of the Great War?

  • The price of wheat dropped significantly (correct)
  • The world's bellies were still not filled
  • The need for bigger tractors increased
  • The need for European wheat decreased

    • What was the impact of the increased livestock on the land?

  • Improved soil quality
  • Decreased water retention (correct)
  • Reduced soil erosion
  • Enhanced crop yield

    • How did the dependence on Europe's money affect the farmers?

  • Led to increased mortgage and bills (correct)
  • Resulted in surplus income
  • Allowed them to expand their cattle and sheep population
  • Enabled them to invest in more land and equipment

    • What was the long-term impact of plowing up more sod?

    <p>Caused soil erosion and dry conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Miss Freeland, how did the sorrow unfold for the farmers?

    <p>It was a gradual process with multiple steps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the increase in mortgages, rent, and bills for the farmers?

    <p>The need for bigger tractors and more acres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ultimate consequence of the price of wheat dropping?

    <p>The need to grow more bushels to make the same amount of money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the absence of sod impact the land's water supply?

    <p>It resulted in soil erosion and loss of water retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the major contributor to the deterioration of the land's quality?

    <p>The absence of sod and resulting soil erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Miss Freeland imply about the farmers' awareness of their situation?

    <p>They were oblivious to the approaching sorrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser