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During WWI, farmers were encouraged by the US government to increase their production to send their goods overseas for the nations at war. Essentially, American farmers were feeding European troops. When the war ended, there was no a longer demand for all the food, so farmers no longer needed to produce as much, hence why farm products went down after World War 1.
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Why was the fordney-mccumber tariff act introduced?
The Fordney-McCumber Tariff was where they raised the cost of foreign farm products so Americans would be more likely to buy farm products from farmers in the U.S who were suffering after the great depression.
Did women in the world war 2 farm?
yes
What is the connection Animal Farm and Russia in World War 2?
Animal Farm is about the Russain Revolution, which was happening at the same time
What does the battle of the windmill represent in Animal Farm?
The beginning of World War II.
Farm workers from which country helped grow and harvest crops during World War 2?
The Farm Workers during WW II were sent from Mexico The Farm Workers during WW II were sent from Mexico
Demand for farm products after World War 1?
decreased
What causes demand for farm products to decrease in the 1980s?
The Countywide Recession
Why were the postwar years difficult for farmers?
because it decreased in demand for farm products
How did overproduction cause farm prices to go down?
Overproduction caused farm prices to go down because when there is more than enough product, the demand goes down. Prices only go up when demand goes up.
Is China the world leader in some farm products?
yes
Who was responsible for the rule affecting farm products in the us during ww1?
Herbert Hoover was responsible for the rule affecting farm products during World War I.
Did European demand for American farm goods increase or decrease after World War 1?
Decreased
What are the major farm products in Virginia?
Tobacco is one of the main farm products in Virginia
When was National Farm Products Council created?
National Farm Products Council was created in 1972.
Who was responsible for rules affecting farm products in the US during world war 1?
Bernard Batuch
What added to the panic of 1819?
The end of the war between Britain and France.
Farmers often find that larger bumper crops ae associated with declines in the gross incomes this suggests that?
the price elasticity of demand for farm products is less than 1
