British Agricultural Revolution
Definition
This was an unprecedented increase in agricultural production in Britain due to increases in labor productivity between the mid-17th century and late 19th century. It involved new farming techniques and improved livestock breeding.
Related terms
Enclosure Movement: The process of consolidating small landholdings into a smaller number of larger farms in England during the eighteenth century.
Crop Rotation: The practice of growing different types of crops in the same area across different seasons to improve soil fertility and crop yield.
Selective Breeding: The process by which humans breed other animals and plants for particular traits.
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Subjects (1)
AP European History
Study guides (1)
AP Human Geography - 5.4 The Second Agricultural Revolution
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