In the 70's there had been e tremendous raise in grain exports to the Soviet Union, resulting in a steady rise in grain prices, which had led to banks readily offering loans at low interest rates and to farmers investing heavily and getting heavily into debt. All this investment however led to overproduction and consequently to a drop in grain prices and then, to a drop in land values.At the same time, interest rates went up, adding to the farmer's costs while revenues went down. On top of that, as a reaction to Russia's invasion of Afganistan the US President instituted a grain embargo to the Soviet Union. That meant that a major market for US grain disappeared overnight. The Russians started buying their grain elsewhere, meaning that even after the embargo was lifted US farmers could not realize anything like their former export volumes or <span>prices.</span>
Answer:
State meddling in the running of cities and countries is expected to increase.
Explanation:
Local government faces many challenges in leadership. The government has to pay attention to rural problems. Urban and rural distance is increasing in a diverse manner which has to be considered. Lack of funding for the growing population will create financial problems and provision of basic necessities will be threatened.
Answer:
Thee answer is B and it's correct.
Explanation:
The Fertile Crescent includes parts of Iraq, _____ and Israel.
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Syria
C. Jordan
D. Iran
Answer:
James Buchanan
Explanation:
The 1856 United States presidential election was the 18th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 4, 1856. In a three-way election, Democrat James Buchanan defeated Republican nominee John C. Frémont, and Know Nothing nominee Millard Fillmore.
<span>The Allies had started using convoys. The US had more ships made.</span>
