Question

in the decades after the civil war, a major challenge facing american farmers was the combination of shrinking costs and shrinking incomes. shrinking costs and rising incomes. rising costs and rising incomes. rising costs and shrinking incomes.

Explanation:

After the Civil War, American farmers faced issues like increased costs (e.g., for equipment, transportation, and credit) and falling incomes due to overproduction leading to lower crop prices. So the correct option is the one with rising costs and shrinking incomes.

Answer:

D. rising costs and shrinking incomes.