Which are ways American farming changed in the late 1800s?

Choose all answers that are correct.

(A) increased world competition

(B) no more fear of drought or crop diseases

(C) independence from banks and railroads

(D) a move to large, single-crop farms

The answer is:

(D) a move to large, single-crop farms.

Explanation:

The family farm was slowly dying by the end of the 19th century. Increased competition, too low prices and advantages by large producers led to a reduction in the numbers of farms in the US, small farmers found increasingly difficult to compete.