Farming in Early America

What was the main purpose of the gardens or small farms in early America?

• To sell food at the market

• To raise enough food for their families

• To grow flowers

• To feed animals

What does the text suggest about early American society?

• It was highly industrialized

• It was dependent on imports

• It was largely self-reliant

• It was focused on technology

What animals were used to pull plows in the fields?

• Cows and goats

• Horses and mules

• Dogs and cats

• Sheep and pigs

What was one of the main benefits of using tractors?

• Faster travel

• Increased food production

• Better communication

• Improved weather prediction

What is one thing tractors did NOT do?

• Plow fields

• Harvest crops

• Cook meals

• Increase food production

What was a common practice for farmers in early America regarding cows?

• Milking them with machines

• Milking them with their hands

• Not milking them at all

• Milking them with a spoon

What was the main goal of farming for early American farmers?

• To become wealthy

• To feed their families

• To build large farms

• To trade internationally

What was the primary purpose of sealing food in jars and cans?

• To preserve food for longer periods

• To make food taste better

• To change the color of food

• To make food lighter

What is a person who works on a farm called?

• Inventor

• Farmer

• Seller

• Picker

What is the process of making something new called?

• Growing

• Inventing

• Picking

• Sealing