In the Early Twentieth Century, General Stores in the Upper

question 44

Multiple Choice

In the early twentieth century, general stores in the upper Midwest had more power over prices because:

• A)they acted as intermediaries between farmers and buyers.
• B)the transportation network was bad, leaving farmers and buyers with no alternatives except the general stores in small towns.
• C)inventories at the general stores were low and demand was high.
• D)stockouts were a chronic problem and there was little variety.

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