Agrarian Revolution Flashcards
What were the causes of the Agrarian Revolution?
More People, More Food Needed
Limited Farmland
Better Farming Methods
Profit Motive
Improved Climate
What technological advancements facilitated the Agrarian Revolution?
Seed Drill (Jethro Tull): Systematic planting of seeds, reducing waste.
Threshing Machine: Improved harvesting efficiency.
How did crop rotation systems contribute to the Agrarian Revolution?
Crop rotation systems (Charles Townshend) maintained soil fertility by alternating different crops.
How did crop rotation systems contribute to the Agrarian Revolution?
Crop rotation systems (Charles Townshend) maintained soil fertility by alternating different crops.
What were the Enclosure Acts, and how did they facilitate the Agrarian Revolution?
The Enclosure Acts were laws in England that transformed shared community lands into privately owned farms. Landowners fenced off these areas, leading to more efficient agriculture but also forcing many small farmers to leave their land. 
Who was Robert Bakewell, and what was his contribution to the Agrarian Revolution?
Robert Bakewell pioneered selective breeding, improving livestock breeds for higher yields.
What were the effects of the Agrarian Revolution?
More Food
Population Growth
Urbanization
Economic Growth
Social Changes
Who were the key personalities involved in the Agrarian Revolution?
Jethro Tull: Invented the seed drill.
Charles Townshend: Promoted the four-field crop rotation system.
Robert Bakewell: Pioneer of selective breeding.
