-Before 1815, most American farmers in the North and South spent most of their efforts growing enough food to feed their families, which was known as achieving a .
A) surplus
B) system of barter
C) "competence"
D) cash crop

Question

-Before 1815, most American farmers in the North and South spent most of their efforts growing enough food to feed their families, which was known as achieving a .
A) surplus 
B) system of barter 
C) "competence" 
D) cash crop

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Before 1815, most American farmers focused on achieving a "competence," meaning they aimed to grow enough food to sustain their families rather than producing surplus for trade or focusing on cash crops.

-Before 1815, Most American Farmers in the North and South