A historian studying Barbados in the 1860s noted that small farmers struggled to compete with large plantations. Which factor BEST explains this difficulty?

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A historian studying Barbados in the 1860s noted that small farmers struggled to compete with large plantations. Which factor BEST explains this difficulty?

Accepted Answer

Large plantations could afford steam-powered mills — Award 1 mark for identifying technological advantage. A is incorrect — the opposite was true. C is incorrect — government support favoured large planters. D is incorrect — this would disadvantage, not advantage, large plantations.

Answer

Small farmers had access to better technology

Answer

Large plantations paid higher wages to workers

Answer

Small farmers received more government support

Answer

Large plantations could afford steam-powered mills

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