1. Imagine it is 1880. The Civil War has been over for 15 years. Economic conditions in the town you live in have deteriorated, and you are struggling to make ends meet. You decide to try your luck out west, where there is plenty of land and plenty of opportunity. Before leaving, you must decide what you will do out west—be a miner, a cowboy, or a farmer. Each presents its own opportunities and difficulties What are the pros and cons of being a farmer?

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1.	Imagine it is 1880. The Civil War has been over for 15 years. Economic conditions in the town you live in have deteriorated, and you are struggling to make ends meet. You decide to try your luck out west, where there is plenty of land and plenty of opportunity. Before leaving, you must decide what you will do out west—be a miner, a cowboy, or a farmer. Each presents its own opportunities and difficulties What are the pros and cons of being a farmer?

tay1lynn · Answer

The cons are they have crops taken from them

living4jesus · Answer

Okay thank you @tay1lynn

tay1lynn · Answer

no problem

zeidyt · Answer

Cons not all soil is fertile, the weather is not always good for farming. Pros you have your own food supply

living4jesus · Answer

thank you @zeidyt

zeidyt · Answer

https://www.apstudynotes.org/us-history/topics/cattle-frontiers-and-farming/

zeidyt · Answer

here is a link that has more information and youre welcome

living4jesus · Answer

Thank you so much again your a life saver!!! @zeidyt

zeidyt · Answer

youre welcome :)