Definition of Terms
Who were the serfs?
The serfs were the lord's property and they were almost like slaves.
What is another name for Fuedalism?
The feudal system
Who am I? I invented the seed drill.
Jethro Tull
(True or False)Population increasing rapidly.
True
When and where was the agricultural rebellion of Captian Swing.
What is The agricultural rebellion of Captian Swing was in 1830 in Britain.
What was the Enclosure Movement?
The Enclosure Movement was a push in the 18th and 19th centuries to take land that was formerly owned by all members of a village or was available for the public and was now privately owned lands with walls or hedges enclosure around it.
Why weren't serfs considered slaves?
Because they were white.
Who am I? I advocated the use of the seed drill and I improved crop rotation and the use of marl fertilizer.
Arthur Young
(Yes or no) The process of enclosing common lands into individual holdings was not a cause of the A.R
No
True of False:
The Selective Breeding Programes were introduced the Britain in the 16th century.
What is False. It was introduced in the 18th century.
What does the term Agrarian refer to?
Relating to the land, especially the use of land for farming.(Agriculture)
What was Feudalism?
Feudalism was a time that King of Britain owned all land which he divided and gave to his family members in exchange for their loyalty.
My name is Charles Townsend what was my Contribution to the A.R?
Four field crop rotation, and the cultivation of turnips.
The_________ prevented Britain from trading with the rest of the world, so Britain had to produce more food.
Napoleonic War
True or False:
Inclosure of fields in Britain took off rapidly in the 15th and 26th century.
What is True.
Define the term Technological Innovations.
Technological Innovation is a new or improved product or a process whose technological characteristics are significantly different from before.
Who were the Lords?
The Lord's were members of the nobles who were owners of manors and protected villagers in exchange for food, good and labour.
Who am I? I invented the threashing machine in 1786.
Andrew Meikle
New agricultural methods from which country allowed fewer people to work on farms.
The Netherlands
Fill in the blanks:
The practice of _____ of fields in _____ was denounced in _____
What is: The practice of inclosure of fields in Britain was denounced in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Revolution is referred to as...
A sudden change in the government is usually violent and begins with a rebellion of the people. Revolution occurs when large masses of people decide to take power from a government that treats its people unfairly.
What were manors? What would you find in them?
Manors were plots of land that people lived in and included villages, farmlands and the manor houses.
Who am I? I was a King in Britain and I was very enthusiastic about agricultural improvement so much so I set up scientific research stations were set up and I got agricultural reports for different countries persiodically.
King George III
Did people who resided in the countryside depend on agriculture as their main economic activity?
Yes
When was the Four Field Crop Rotation System introduced to Britain?
What is The Four Field Crop Rotation System was introduced to Britain in 1730.