The Great War and Agricultural Consequences

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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?

Caused soil erosion and dry conditions Signup and view all the answers

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

It was a gradual process with multiple steps Signup and view all the answers

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

The need for bigger tractors and more acres Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

It resulted in soil erosion and loss of water retention Signup and view all the answers

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

The absence of sod and resulting soil erosion Signup and view all the answers

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

They were oblivious to the approaching sorrow Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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