CCOT Essay Bellwork Write down your thesis statement in response to the prompt bellow on a half sheet of paper: Analyze Russian society, culture, and politics between the 15th century and the earl 19th century Correct Answer: Answers Vary
CCOT Essay Bellwork Write down your thesis statement on a half sheet of paper and be prepare to discuss each other’s thesis. Correct Answer: Answers Vary
Objective WWBAT: Introduce the development of the Second Agricultural Revolution and its impact
Interactive Notebook Setup 3/14/2016 Second Agricultural Revolution Notes This will be on ONE pages
Technology/ Advances Techniques Impact
Technology/Advances In the late 1600’s major changes in farming took place, by the mid 1700’s these changes were fully adopted This is known as Second Agricultural Revolution The Second Agricultural Revolution is often thought of as the greatest cause of the Industrial Revolution
Technology/Advances Advances in farming techniques and farming equipment made farming much easier These advances created a tremendous food surpluses These advances made it quicker to plant and harvest crops
Technology/Advances Advances in planting and harvesting technology made farming more productive and quicker Technological advances included: Seed Drill The Modern Plow Threshing Machine
Seed Drill
Threshing Machine
Wooden Plow
Steel Plow
Techniques There were numerous advances in farming techniques which made it possible to produce more crops Advances such as: Fertilization Crop Rotation Better Soil Preparation Animal Breeding
Crop Rotation
Impact of Agricultural Advances These advances all lead to better and more consistent harvests Better harvest lead to more food, more food allowed for population growth And population did in fact grow …a lot
Population Change in England
World Population Change
Impact of Agricultural Advances Technological advances in agriculture reduced the amount of man power needed This meant huge numbers of people needed to find new work There were not as many opportunities in countryside, so where do you think they would go?
To the Cities!
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Impact of Agricultural Advances There were more opportunities to make money in the cities than the country Since there was a massive surplus of food large groups of people could rely on food grown else and by other people