HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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Question
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How did the Agricultural Revolution impact farmers?
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New farming methods required more workers on the farm.
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New farming methods produced bigger harvests with less farmers.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -New crops and crop rotation systems were tried during the Agricultural Revolution in India. These new farming methods allowed the earth to recover nutrients, resulting in stronger crops and increased agricultural production. Productivity was boosted much more by improvements in irrigation and drainage.
Detailed explanation-2: -With machines doing much of the work, farmers could produce more food with less manpower. The use of fertilizers and pesticides also became widespread during this time, which helped to increase crop yields even further. The industrial revolution also led to a shift in how food was distributed.
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