How was getting food different for an early settler compared to how most people get food today?

Settlers grew their own food, while today people often buy it from a grocery store.

Settlers had many more types of food to choose from than people do today.

Settlers bought their food from local farmers, just like people do today at markets.

Food was much easier for settlers to get because it grew everywhere.

Which activity is the best example of self-sufficiency for an early California settler?

Working for a boss to earn money.

Planting a garden to grow vegetables for the family.

Taking a wagon to the city to go shopping.

Waiting for a delivery of supplies from another country.

They bought everything from large, faraway stores.

They depended on themselves to get the food and supplies they needed.

They worked in factories to earn money for their families.

They only ate food that was given to them by others.

There were no large stores to buy things from.

They enjoyed farming more than any other job.

It was the law for all new families to follow.

They wanted to save their money for vacations.

Building a house with wood from a nearby forest.

Trading for food that came on a large ship.