As the population grew, there was not enough land to pass on toall heirs. If a farm or ranch was subdivided too often, it wouldbecome too small for survival based on the amount of crops orcattle herds it could support. In addition, with the industrialrevolution, there were more paying jobs available, so that peoplewere able to obtain regular work and pay. With farming, there werealways going to be good and bad years depending on the weather andother factors.