In the early days of California's statehood, what was the primary reason farmers chose to grow wheat over other crops?

It required very little water, which was scarce in the region.

It could be shipped over long distances without spoiling.

The U.S. government provided large subsidies specifically for wheat farmers.

It was the traditional crop of the Spanish missionaries.

What was the main economic factor that caused many California farmers to switch from growing wheat to cultivating fruits like oranges and lemons?

A series of droughts that made wheat farming impossible.

A sharp and sustained decline in the market price for wheat.

The invention of new machinery that made fruit harvesting easier.

A government program that encouraged agricultural diversification.

Its long border with the Pacific Ocean

Its sunny climate and rich soil

High-value specialty crops like oranges, lemons, and grapes

Hardy grains like corn and barley

Workers migrating from the American South

Immigrant laborers from China, Japan, and Mexico

Former gold miners seeking new employment

Native American tribes native to the region