-How did the creation of a market economy affect many American farmers in the early nineteenth century?
A) They began to grow a diverse array of crops to feed their families.
B) They began to focus on crops that they could sell for cash.
C) They began to grow crops exclusively for export.
D) They began to grow fruits and vegetables from different parts of the world.

Question

-How did the creation of a market economy affect many American farmers in the early nineteenth century?
A) They began to grow a diverse array of crops to feed their families. 
B) They began to focus on crops that they could sell for cash. 
C) They began to grow crops exclusively for export. 
D) They began to grow fruits and vegetables from different parts of the world.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The creation of a market economy in the early nineteenth century led many American farmers to focus on cash crops—crops grown primarily for sale to others rather than for personal use or subsistence farming. This shift was driven by the opportunity to participate in broader markets, both domestic and international, where they could sell their produce for profit.

-How Did the Creation of a Market Economy Affect Many