The Agricultural Revolution EQ: What changes created the Agricultural Revolution and what were the results?

Background What was life like for ordinary people in the 1600s – 1700s? Most were farmers Worked 10-14 hours a day outside Hard to provide for your family, much less others

Why does the Ag. Rev. begin in England? Need to feed people in growing towns Prices were high so need to produce more Other countries were at war or having revolutions – England could focus on inventions New ideas about farming take hold

Selective Breeding What does it do/what is the purpose? Only let the strongest and fittest livestock mate Goal: get top quality livestock What were the effects of this innovation or idea? Top quality livestock – prices increase Larger pigs, sheep, and cattle are produced meaning more food for people

Directions Use the readings on the back to fill in the inventions portion of the graphic organizer

Mechanical Reaper

Cotton Gin

Seed Drill

Overall Effects of Ag Rev Increase in food supply Population Growth (especially in cities) Larger farms Smaller farmers leave and move to cities Mechanization of farming Opens door for Industrial Revolution