How did agriculture change in the late 17th century?
A) Western Europe continued to rely largely on the methods and techniques characteristic of the Middle Ages.
B) Tomatoes were introduced from the Americas and rapidly became a major food source in western Europe.
C) The practice of fallowing was introduced to restore fertility of fields.
D) New technology and better stock-breeding methods resulted in higher productivity.
Answer: D) New technology and better stock-breeding methods resulted in higher productivity.
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