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QuizMultiple Choice

The Agricultural Industry

Question 3 • OK-Oklahoma History -CA- 37411A

Why did cotton prices drop in the 1920s, harming Oklahoma farmers?

Answer
A
Sharecroppers chose not to produce enough to meet demand.
B
Demand for cotton grew after World War I.
C
Cotton became too costly to produce, cutting supplies.
D
Too much cotton was being produced nationwide.

Explanation

Cotton prices fall when supply exceeds demand. In the 1920s, cotton was overproduced nationwide, creating a surplus that lowered prices and hurt Oklahoma farmers. The correct choice is “Too much cotton was being produced nationwide.”

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