According to data on Pennsylvania agriculture in the 18^th century, increases in productivity were primarily due to A) increases in average farm size. B) increases in the amount of labor per farm. C) increased mechanization. D) increases in the capital-labor ratio.

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Increases in productivity in 18th century Pennsylvania agriculture were primarily due to increases in the capital-labor ratio, as farmers invested in better tools and equipment, improving efficiency and output.

According to Data on Pennsylvania Agriculture in the 18th Century

According to Data on Pennsylvania Agriculture in the 18^th Century