The History of Agriculture

Before any civilization could exist and flourish, a strong agricultural base had to be established. 

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At the time of the American Revolution, 50% of the colonists made their living through agriculture.

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• False

The main crops during the American Revolution were tobacco, sugar cane, and rice.

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• False

The rich soil and climate made the New World and ideal place for agriculture.

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• False

Sea Island cotton fibers were extremely difficult to separate from the seeds.

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• False

Eli Whitney developed a machine to remove seeds from cotton.

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• False

The northern states developed their economy around industry.

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• False

President Lincoln signed into law a bill that established the United States Department of Agriculture

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• False

Most of the immigrants who first came to the New World were industrialists.

• True 
• False

Most of the cotton produced went to Europe.

• True 
• False