The decline in the number of farmers in MDCs can best be described as a consequence ofGroup of answer choicesurban sprawl, including the development of rings of suburbs and exurbs around major metropolitan areas, which required larger amounts of farm production.the increase of populations in urban areas and the reduced population in rural areas.push/pull economic factors, including the lack of opportunity in rural areas and higher-paying jobs in urban areas.push/pull economic factors, including greater opportunities in rural areas and lower-paying jobs in urban areas.the spread of disease and starvation in rural areas, which quickly reduced the populations of farmers.

the creation of wage labor has normally pushed populations out of cities and to rural areas.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

From what we have seen and read, the long-term, large-scale trend in U.S. agriculture has been toward smaller farms.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

What factor helped the suburbs grow?A.Less available transportationB.Decreased wagesC.Problems in the citiesD.All of the above

What resulted in a drop in labor demand and increased crop production in farming during the 1920s?The switch from horse and human power to machine powerThe impact of investment bankersThe drop in labor requirements for farm managementThe switch from small-farm operations to large-farm operations

A big reason for the dramatic decrease in Black-owned farms is:Group of answer choicesthe USDA systematically denying them access to low-interest loans, grants and other assistance.the changing political landscape.the Great Migration.the food deserts that have developed in both urban and rural areas.