For most American farmers, the 1840s and 1850s were a period of
A. rising prosperity, due to increased worldwide demand for farm products.
B. economic growth in the West but decline in the East.
C. increasing economic connections between the North and South.
D. economic decline, as more people moved to urban centers.
E. extreme economic highs and lows brought on by volatile changes in demand.
Answer: A
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