Answer:
as well as farming if farming was a thing back then
Explanation:
Ships.
Sea transportation was just right at that time as it can carry loots, spoils of war , enough fire power to conquer new colonies, and also food and necessities for sojourners ,seafaring soldiers and traders. Even exploration of unknown territories was also done with the help of sea transportation.
Here's a few things: Early settlers hunted their own food/ harvested their own food. They also made their own tools, weapons, clothes, means of transportation by hand and with the materials of nature surrounding them. Hope this helps!
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