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What was a key effect of converting land to private ownership during the agricultural revolution?
What was a key effect of converting land to private ownership during the agricultural revolution?
- Increased investment in land and profit seeking by the bourgeoisie. (correct)
- A decline in agricultural innovation due to fragmented land holdings.
- A return to feudal land practices to improve efficiency.
- Decreased food production due to reduced communal land.
How did the introduction of forage crops impact agriculture and livestock farming?
How did the introduction of forage crops impact agriculture and livestock farming?
- It led to a decline in livestock numbers due to reduced grazing land.
- It reduced the need for livestock in farming practices resulting in fewer fields.
- It directly increased land dedicated to fields providing food for animals. (correct)
- It had little impact on overall agricultural productivity or livestock numbers.
Besides agricultural changes and population growth, which factor most significantly fueled economic development in Great Britain?
Besides agricultural changes and population growth, which factor most significantly fueled economic development in Great Britain?
- A business-averse mentality within the bourgeoisie that avoided risks
- Limited internal markets that promoted trade with the colonies
- Strict government control over all overseas markets and trades.
- The presence of a strong internal market and a business-oriented bourgeoisie (correct)
What role did clover and turnips play in the Norfolk four-course rotation system?
What role did clover and turnips play in the Norfolk four-course rotation system?
What was the primary advantage of the transition from wooden to iron plows?
What was the primary advantage of the transition from wooden to iron plows?
How did the availability of coal deposits significantly contribute to the industrialization in Great Britain?
How did the availability of coal deposits significantly contribute to the industrialization in Great Britain?
How did profits from overseas colonies contribute to Great Britain's economic development?
How did profits from overseas colonies contribute to Great Britain's economic development?
What is the correct interpretation of this statement, 'The agricultural revolution paved the way for industrialization'?
What is the correct interpretation of this statement, 'The agricultural revolution paved the way for industrialization'?
Flashcards
Norfolk System
Norfolk System
A method of rotating crops every year that included clover, turnips, wheat, and oats. This system helped restore soil nutrients and provided food for livestock.
Modernization of Agricultural Tools
Modernization of Agricultural Tools
The use of wooden plows was replaced with iron plows. Machines like seeders, threshers, and harvesters were introduced, increasing farm productivity.
Changes in Agricultural Structures
Changes in Agricultural Structures
Feudal and communal land ownership structures were replaced by private ownership. Bourgeoisie bought land for profit, increasing investment in agriculture.
Impact of Food Demand on Agriculture
Impact of Food Demand on Agriculture
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Reform in Livestock Farming
Reform in Livestock Farming
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Existing Large Markets
Existing Large Markets
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Business Mentality
Business Mentality
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Coal Deposits and Industrialization
Coal Deposits and Industrialization
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Study Notes
Agricultural Revolution
- Increased food demand fueled agricultural innovation and livestock improvements.
- Agricultural techniques improved, transitioning from the fallow system to the Norfolk four-course rotation system.
- The 18th century saw the replacement of wooden plows with iron ones, alongside the introduction of seed drills, threshers, and other machinery.
- Agricultural structures changed, shifting from communal to private ownership. Farmers bought land to maximize profits.
- Livestock production was reorganized to provide feed, increasing the number of livestock farms.
- Increased agricultural output boosted population growth in the 18th century, contributing to industrial growth.
Other Factors
- A well-established national market, facilitated by good communication networks and a lack of tariffs, supported industrial growth.
- Overseas trade with colonies generated substantial profits.
- Profit from overseas trade and domestically available capital were invested in industrial growth.
The Mindset of the Bourgeois
- British bourgeoisie actively invested in business ventures with a strong profit motive.
- They were capable of assuming business risks.
- The Parliament, dominated by the middle class, supported laws that favored business interests.
Coal Deposits
- Britain held significant coal reserves.
- These coal reserves were crucial for powering new factories.
- Factory locations clustered around coal mines.
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