The definition of subsistence farming is "the farmers focus on growing food to feed themselves and their families.The typical subsistence farm has a range of crops and animals needed by the family to feed and clothe themselves during the year. Planting decisions are made principally with an eye toward what the family will need during the coming year, and secondarily toward market prices."
It taught them structure in their lifes
-Women who hadn’t been working would have taken the vacant jobs.
-Industries would not have produced as many war supplies as needed.
-Minorities would have gotten more opportunities and better-paying jobs.
-The public would have been fearful and discouraged about the war.
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