Question

part a: according to the text, what was the direct result of the hardships faced by new england farmers in 1816?
a. they began relying on food shipments from europe and china.
b. it triggered one of the biggest westward migrations in u.s. history, primarily to the midwest.
c. they were forced to learn new farming techniques that were resistant to frost and snow.
d. they returned to the coast and became fishermen instead of farmers.
part b: which sentence from the text supports the answer to part a
a. “floods in india triggered an outbreak of a disease called cholera, which killed millions.”
b. “they started their trek in june 1817, traveling in an oxcart piled with their possessions.”
c. “tens of thousands of other new england farmers made similar journeys, all driven west by the hardships of 1816.”
d “john’s older sister sabrina recorded the trip in her diary.”

Explanation:

For Part A, historical context shows that hardships like crop failures due to extreme weather (1816 was the "Year Without a Summer") led New England farmers to migrate westward. Option B aligns with this as a major westward migration (to the Midwest) was a direct result. For Part B, option C directly mentions New England farmers being driven west by 1816 hardships, supporting the answer in Part A.

Answer:

Part A: B. It triggered one of the biggest westward migrations in U.S. history, primarily to the Midwest.
Part B: C. "Tens of thousands of other New England farmers made similar journeys, all driven west by the hardships of 1816."