Question

One main reason farmers were unhappy with big businesses, such as railroad companies, was _______________.

a.
they felt that such companies had too much power over the marketplace and charged higher prices
b.
these businesses were purchasing huge areas of farmland
c.
their children wanted to move to big cities and work for the railroads
d.
they did not think such businesses were good for the American economy

Answer 1

Their children wanted to move to big cities and work for the railroads

Answer 2

answer (A)
One of the primary effects of railroads on farmers is the decrease that railroads bring to farmers' transportation costs. Most obviously, it becomes cheaper to transport crops to the cities and ports. In addition, farmers can buy and transport industrial goods back to farms, including farm equipment and cattle.