Question

1. what impact did mechanization have on oklahoma’s agricultural production in the early 20th century?

it allowed farmers to cultivate larger areas more efficiently.
it increased the labor force required on farms.
it decreased crop production efficiency.
it reduced the variety of crops produced.

1. how did world war i affect agricultural demand and prices in oklahoma?

it increased demand and prices for crops due to european shortages.
it led to decreased demand and lower prices.
it had no significant impact on agricultural prices.
it caused a surplus that decreased prices during the war.

1. what was a major consequence of the post - world war i recovery of european agriculture for oklahoma farmers?

a surplus of agricultural products leading to falling prices.
greater investment in oklahoma’s agricultural infrastructure.
increased export opportunities to europe.
more technological innovation in agriculture.

Explanation:

Question 1

Mechanization in agriculture (like tractors, harvesters) in early 20th - century Oklahoma would enable farmers to cover larger areas for cultivation. Option 2 is wrong as mechanization reduces labor needs. Option 3 is wrong as it should increase efficiency. Option 4 is wrong as mechanization doesn't reduce crop variety. So the correct answer is the first option.

During World War I, European countries had shortages of agricultural products as they were focused on the war. So they needed to import from places like Oklahoma, which increased demand and prices for Oklahoma's agricultural products. Option 2 is wrong (demand should increase). Option 3 is wrong (war had an impact). Option 4 is wrong (prices should increase during the war due to high demand).

After World War I, European agriculture started to recover. This meant they could produce their own agricultural products again, leading to a surplus of Oklahoma's agricultural products in the market and thus falling prices. Option 2 is wrong (recovery would not lead to more investment in Oklahoma's agriculture for Europe). Option 3 is wrong (Europe's recovery would reduce export opportunities). Option 4 is wrong (Europe's recovery is about their own production, not Oklahoma's innovation).

Answer:

It allowed farmers to cultivate larger areas more efficiently.

Question 2