Which of the Following Was a Critical Change in Rural

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a critical change in rural America related to the increase in beef consumption in the late 20ᵗʰ century?

• A)Increasing wealth of farmers (along with the increasing tendency of their children to leave the farm).
• B)Increasing presence of Wal-mart and other superstores and decline of family-owned businesses.
• C)Increasing domination by large corporate farming operations and decline of family farm.
• D)Increasing opportunities in rural America leading populations to return from cities to rural areas.
• E)Increasing importance of education in rural school districts.

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