Agriculture
Definition
Agriculture refers to the practice of cultivating crops and raising livestock for food production purposes.
Analogy
Think of agriculture as growing your own vegetable garden. You tend to the plants carefully by watering them regularly, removing weeds, and providing necessary nutrients so they can grow into healthy vegetables.
Related terms
Subsistence farming: A type of farming where farmers produce enough food to feed themselves and their families with little surplus left for trade or sale.
Cash crops: Crops grown primarily for sale rather than personal consumption. Examples include cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, and coffee.
Agrarian society: A society heavily reliant on agricultural practices as its primary means of sustenance and economic activity.
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Practice Questions (11)
Which technology significantly impacted agriculture in the British colonies during the 18th century?
Which invention had a significant impact on agriculture but inadvertently increased the demand for black slaves in the South?
What technological innovation had a major impact on agriculture during the Green Revolution?
Which innovation had the most profound impact on agriculture during the Market Revolution?
What kept the economy of the South in the Early Republic heavily dependent on agriculture?
Which legislation, passed during the Civil War, provided land to states to fund the establishment of colleges specializing in agriculture and mechanics?
What legislation was enacted to promote higher education in agriculture and mechanical fields during the late nineteenth century?
What technological breakthrough during the 19th century greatly boosted agriculture in the American Midwestern states?
Which major legislative act supported colleges that focused on agriculture and mechanical arts?
Which invention had a critical impact on agriculture during America's transition towards an industrial economy?
What legislation, passed in 1862, provided public land grants for colleges specializing in agriculture and mechanics?
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