The Isolation of Western Farmers Was Lessened by

question 16

Multiple Choice

The isolation of western farmers was lessened by

• A) long drives and declining prices for beef.
• B) the use of barbed wire and the expansion of the railroads.
• C) a high ratio of women to men and the wide use of machinery.
• D) the expansion of mail-order companies and the availability of Rural Free Delivery.

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