What was one effect of the industrial revolution
on united states agriculture in the late 1800s?
(1) a decrease in the size of farms
(2) a decrease in tenant farming and sharecropping
(3) an increase in agricultural imports
(4) an increase in productivity

Answer;
4) An increase in productivity;

One effect of the Industrial Revolution on United States agriculture in the late 1800s was an increase in productivity.

Explanation;
Industrial revolution impacted United states agriculture in a number of ways; Increased productivity, due to New farming techniques and improved livestock breeding that led to amplified food production. This led to an increase in production and increased health. 
The goods from the factories were mass produced, making them cheaper and more accessible.

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