History 1401E Lecture : Population Growth and the Agricultural Revolution.doc
22 Mar 2012
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Mid 18th and 19th century population growth spurred new agricultural developments: new techniques to grow food: new crops: some crops added nutrients to the soil so therefore you could use more of your land. This resulted in a better diet for everyone. Potatoes were a big deal: transformational of rural lands. Common lands are fenced and local peasants are upset. 6 million acres are enclosed by the government. Huge increase in available food: 1 person could produce enough food for 2. 5 people thus getting rid of the need for agricultural jobs. Ir is more like an evolution takes place over 75 years-ish. New social classes, new outlooks, etc new everything. Britain is one of the richest countries in europe. National banking system: one currency, not a lot of tariffs, entrepreneurship: more acceptable in britain. Average brit had more money to spend: other countries wanted british goods, cottage system dies out because of industrial revolution.
