I want to say government or farming. Farming because it started a sort of trade and barter system, but government because it created regulations for a village lifestyle? I think it depends on what time period you're studying.
Https://quizlet.com/4452507/ch-22-flash-cards/ Here is the answer. Its down a little ways on the list but I think it could help.
Its asking if your school accepts the differences in other people
The answer would be b I’m pretty sure because it’s the longest
Zachary Taylor attacked, won over and controlled the northeastern provinces of Mexico. While he had a de-facto power over them, the problem was that the Mexican government did not want to accept this officially.
In order to counter the last problem, Scott attacked Mexico City and controlled it in 1847, after which Mexico had to concede the northeastern territories.