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During World War I farmers increased production to meet the demands for food for the fighting troops. Many farmers invested their wartime profits in more land and more machinery with the thought of growing even more crops, but such plans did more harm then good. After the war, farmers were producing more than the American people could use and the price of farm goods dropped so low that many farmers couldn't make enough money to pay off their huge debts. Corn, which had sold for 70 cents a bushel in the early '20s, dropped to 10 cents a bushel. Hogs, which used to bring in nine cents, only brought in three cents per pound. Some farmers found it was cheaper to burn their corn for fuel than to haul it to market. If they couldn't sell enough to make mortgage payments, some farmers began to sell off their belongings. New machinery, that had hardly been used, had to be auctioned off before it was even paid for. On and on it went, until many farmers had to give up the entire farm. The banks and tax collectors wanted their money, but farmers didn't have any to give. In 1924 alone more than 2,500 farms were lost in mortgage foreclosure actions.
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What affected farming in the 1920s?
Non cooperation movement
Which sector of the economy was in the worst shape during the 1920s?
i believe it was the farming industry
What were some of the causes of the farming crisis of 1920s?
More crops grown then sold.
The farming crisis in the 1920s was caused by a decrease in demand for crops after what?
World War I.
What caused overproduction in the 1920s?
Overproduction in the 1920s was primarily driven by advancements in technology and industrial efficiency, leading to increased manufacturing capabilities. The rise of consumer culture, fueled by easy credit and mass marketing, encouraged consumers to buy more goods than they needed. Additionally, agricultural overproduction occurred as farmers expanded their output in response to high prices during World War I, but subsequent demand drops led to surplus. This imbalance between supply and demand contributed significantly to the economic instability that preceded the Great Depression.
In the 1920s the depressed situation of US agriculture was chiefly caused by?
mechanization and overproduction
Was the prosperity of the 1920s an illusion?
Yes. it was an illusion created by industrial and agricultural overproduction.
The weakest element in the economy during the 1920s was?
Overproduction
Farmers did not share in the general prosperity of the 1920s because overproduction kept farm prices low?
Nova net; True
What affected farming in the 1920s?
Non cooperation movement
What group did not prosper during the 1920s?
During the 1920s, many farmers in the United States did not prosper. Despite the economic boom in urban areas, agricultural prices fell due to overproduction and increased competition from foreign markets. Additionally, the rise of mechanization led to fewer labor needs, further straining the farming community. As a result, many farmers faced significant financial hardship during this decade.
The farming crisis in the 1920s was caused by a decrease in demand for crops after what?
World War I.
What were some of the causes of the farming crisis of 1920s?
More crops grown then sold.
Which sector of the economy was in the worst shape during the 1920s?
i believe it was the farming industry
What industry did not prosper in the 1920?
the ones who did not prosper in the 1920s was African Americans and farmers
What caused overproduction in the 1920s?
Overproduction in the 1920s was primarily driven by advancements in technology and industrial efficiency, leading to increased manufacturing capabilities. The rise of consumer culture, fueled by easy credit and mass marketing, encouraged consumers to buy more goods than they needed. Additionally, agricultural overproduction occurred as farmers expanded their output in response to high prices during World War I, but subsequent demand drops led to surplus. This imbalance between supply and demand contributed significantly to the economic instability that preceded the Great Depression.
Give 3 ways that farming is different today than it was in the 1920s?
give me 7ways farming is different today than it was in the 1920's?
