•Unequal distribution of wealth • 60% of all American families had an income of less than $2000 per year (i.e. they were living below the poverty line). Top 5% of people earned 1/3 of the wealth. The only way poorer Americans could consume was through credit and consumption
The most likely effect of the scarcity of potato crops in this region is that demand has dropped, since people are looking to other crops to satisfy their needs.
