What were some elements in the agricultural revolution, and why did new farming techniques not bring general prosperity?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Students should mention the new use of soil-enriching crops (as a substitute for letting land lie periodically fallow), diversification, ability to feed more animals, and so forth. Measures taken by landlords to increase their profits included enclosures and the raising of rents, which left the peasants worse off.
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A) immediately embraced King's position and committed the association to ending the conflict. B) was sharply critical of King's stand believing that it was unpatriotic. C) was sharply critical of King's stand because he feared it would split the civil rights movement. D) criticized King because he feared government repression if the movement expanded it's political position.
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A) lands west of the Appalachians B) Canada C) the Caribbean D) Florida
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a. Scientific. b. Literary. c. Mystical. d. Intellectual.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).