Why did agriculture not share in the prosperity?

While so many Americans were enjoying the boom, farmers most definitely were not. Total US farm income dropped from $22 billion in 1919 to just $13 billion in 1928. There were a number of reasons why farming had such problems.

Lessons & Resources » How far did the US economy boom in the 1920s?

• Political Cartoon Interpretation
• On what was the economic boom based?
• Why is Henry Ford so significant in American history?
• Why did some industries prosper while some did not?
• Did all Americans benefit from the boom?