In the early twentieth century, general stores in the upper Midwest had more power over prices because:
A)they acted as intermediaries between farmers and buyers.
B)the transportation network was bad, leaving farmers and buyers with no alternatives except the general stores in small towns.
C)inventories at the general stores were low and demand was high.
D)stockouts were a chronic problem and there was little variety.

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The poor transportation network in the upper Midwest during the early twentieth century limited farmers and buyers to the small towns and their general stores, giving these stores more power over prices.

In the Early Twentieth Century, General Stores in the Upper