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18th Century Agricultural Revolution Insights by ThatKid is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes the agricultural revolution that occurred between the 17th-18th centuries in Europe. Key developments included adopting new farming techniques like crop rotation, selective breeding of livestock, and using science to increase crop yields. New crops from the Americas also contributed to more varied diets. The enclosure movement consolidated land and led to more commercialized farming, benefiting large landowners but hurting many peasants who lost access to common lands.
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- ThatKid
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