The increase of farmers in the West after the Civil War was caused, primarily, by
A) the decline of ranching.
B) failed miners looking for new occupations.
C) the belief in economic opportunity by many Americans.
D) an increase in the birthrate of the western farmers.
E) advances in irrigation farming.
Answer: C) the belief in economic opportunity by many Americans.
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