Vermont Production of Maple Syrup Decreased Significantly from 1900 to 2000

question 66

Multiple Choice

Vermont production of maple syrup decreased significantly from 1900 to 2000 primarily because of

• A) increased competition from Canada.
• B) lack of government subsidies.
• C) pestilence.
• D) a shortening of the maple syrup season.
• E) All of the answers are correct.

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