The Agricultural Revolution
I can explain the significance of the Agricultural Revolution.
The Agricultural Revolution
I can explain the significance of the Agricultural Revolution.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Agriculture in England before 1700 was not very productive.
- Farmers and landowners developed more profitable farming techniques during the 18th century.
- The use of fertiliser and field drainage meant farmers could grow more crops.
- The Agricultural Revolution increased food production, encouraged migration and increased profits.
Common misconception
Students assume the Agricultural Revolution was predominantly facilitated by changes in technology.
Farming tech in common use didn't change much. Improvements in agriculture occurred mainly because of the use of new farming methods.
Keywords
Agriculture - the work and methods of growing crops and looking after animals that are then used for food
Fallow - if farmland is left fallow, it is not planted with any crops
Arable - land which is suitable and used for growing crops
Enclosure - the practice of turning land owned by a group of people into fenced off land owned by a single person
Fertiliser - a substance that you put on land in order to make plants grow well
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
landlords fenced off fields and farmed on a larger scale
areas like the Fens had some of the water pumped out
the plants grown on each field were changed each year
manure was used to add more nutrients to the soil