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In 1800, most farm families focused on a single cash crop and bought most household goods at general stores.

Cash Crop

A crop produced primarily for sale rather than for the farmer's own use, often generating significant income for farmers and economies, examples include tobacco, cotton, and sugar cane.

General Stores

Local retail establishments that carry a wide variety of goods including food, clothing, and household items, particularly relevant in rural areas of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Farm Families

are households that engage in agriculture, managing farms for the production of crops and raising livestock, often spanning multiple generations.

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