Economy, trade and empire 1625-88 Flashcards
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What was the state of the British economy by 1688?
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- The British economy was in a particularly strong state considering the difficulties faced earlier in the century.
2
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Which new crops were introduced to Britain in the 17th century?
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- artichokes, asparagus and clover.
3
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Why did Britain need an effective agricultural output?
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- Due to population growth and the need to feed more people.
4
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What was the number of days worked per agricultural family by 1700?
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405 days.
5
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What was enclosure of land?
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- Involved consolidating holdings into blocks of land, usually by fencing them off.
6
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Why did the peasants accept enclosure?
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- Peasants realised that enclosure was the only way out of the subsistence farming cycle.
7
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How did increased levels of literacy help farmers?
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- Farmers were able to make use of books and gather new agricultural techniques.
8
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What information did farmers start to use more?
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- Information such as the specific crops grown on specific soils was used as well as the belief that all of the land should be utilised.
9
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What crop allowed more nutrients to be provided for British soil?
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- Introduction of clover.
10
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Which group of immigrants influenced British agricultural innovation?
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- Immigrants from the Low Countries.
11
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Why were water meadows effective?
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- Provided the soil with consistent moisture, reducing the chances of frost and meaning grass was encouraged to grow earlier.
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