In the 1880s, western farmers were plagued by severe drought and __________
A) protective trade barriers established by several foreign nations
B) consistent victories by Indians on the Great Plains
C) swarms of grasshoppers and mice that destroyed crops
D) an increase in wheat prices that weakened their markets
Answer: A
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a. true b. false