Asked by Rasmus Tauts on May 08, 2024

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The mistress of an eighteenth-century farm household was responsible for

A) planting the fields.
B) salting and smoking meat.
C) marketing crops.
D) butchering livestock.

Farm Household

Denotes a family unit engaged in agriculture, managing both the production and domestic aspects within a farm setting.

Salting and Smoking Meat

Traditional methods of preserving meat by using salt to draw moisture out and smoke to impart flavor and further reduce moisture content, inhibiting bacterial growth.

  • Acknowledge the multifaceted aspects of social and economic configurations within urban and rural settings of colonial territories.
  • Comprehend the impact of education, family organization, and public observances in molding the identities and societies under colonial rule.
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William AllenMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The mistress of an eighteenth-century farm household was responsible for salting and smoking meat as part of food preservation for the family. Planting the fields, marketing crops, and butchering livestock were typically male responsibilities.