In Greece and Rome, the number of independent farmers tended to decline over time. Which of the following was not a contributing factor to this decline?

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Independent farmers were allowed to own land in both Greece and Rome, so this was not a contributing factor to their decline. A, B, and D, however, were all contributing factors to the decline of independent farmers. Drafting farmers into the army for long periods of time meant that they were often unable to tend to their farms, causing economic hardship. Larger plantations that used slave labor were able to produce crops more efficiently and at a lower cost, making it difficult for independent farmers to compete. High taxes levied on farms made it difficult for farmers to make a profit and keep their farms solvent.

In Greece and Rome, the Number of Independent Farmers Tended