Tobacco Prices Fell Dramatically in the Early 1600s in Spite

question 14

Multiple Choice

Tobacco prices fell dramatically in the early 1600s in spite of demand increases because

• A) supply was also increasing.
• B) supply was decreasing.
• C) new farming machinery was introduced.
• D) the colonial government provided agriculture subsidies for tobacco farmers.

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