1913 the sixteenth amendment which legalized a federal income tax was ratified why was there a need for a federal income tax

 D)to replace the revenue loss from tariffs

Explanation: There was a need for a federal income tax to replace the revenue loss from tariffs. Under President Wilson's administration, Congress substantially reduced taxes on imports and thus a new federal government revenue source was needed.

they were unable to pay their debts

the east coast has nothing to do with the dust bowl, the dust bowl killed a full year's worth of crops in seconds, and with the dust on the land, the land would be worthless.   furthermore the farmers couldn't  get  out of their houses due to the dust so when the bank came to collect money, farmers couldn't  pay it

it is on the verge of happening but the process can take a while

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