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Many settlers in the 1800's had to become self-sufficient (doing everything necessary to take care of yourself). Name 3 ways these settlers became self sufficient.
They clear land for farming.
They grew crops such as corn, wheat, and oats to feed their families.
They raised livestock such as pigs, cattle and sheep.
They built cabins to live in.
They made their own clothes.
They used water from rivers to drink, cook, and irrigate their farms.