Why was the postwar period difficult for farmers?
A.They experienced a widespread drought.
B.Farm products were no longer in demand.
C.There was a shortage of farm equipment.
D.Food prices were falling.

Question

Why was the postwar period difficult for farmers?
A.They experienced a widespread drought.
B.Farm products were no longer in demand.
C.There was a shortage of farm equipment.
D.Food prices were falling.

anonymous · Answer

In my opinion, D. 

"As quickly as the boom had begun, though, it ended. With the war’s end, the government no longer guaranteed farm prices, and they fell to prewar levels."