Agricultural Innovations in Britain

The video explores the Industrial Revolution's impact on Britain, focusing on agricultural advancements. It describes the transition from agrarian societies to more efficient farming methods, highlighting innovations like Jethro Tull's seed drill and the Rotherham plough. The introduction of the four-crop rotation system by Lord Turnip Townsend significantly improved soil fertility and livestock management, leading to increased food production and economic growth.

What major event marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

• The invention of the steam engine

• The start of the First World War

• The rise of the British Empire

• The Agricultural Revolution

How did people in Britain primarily sustain themselves before the Industrial Revolution?

• By trading with foreign markets

• By working in factories

• Through industrial manufacturing

• Through subsistence farming

What was a significant consequence of the enclosure movement for peasants?

• Improved crop yields

• Loss of strip farming rights

• More employment opportunities in agriculture

• Increased access to water

What innovation did Jethro Tull introduce to improve agricultural productivity?

• The Rotherham Triangular Plough

• The steam engine

• The horse-drawn seed drill

• The four-crop rotation system

What was a key feature of the Rotherham Triangular Plough?

• It required four horses to operate

• It was made entirely of wood

• It had an iron blade and was lighter

• It was used for planting seeds

Who introduced the four-crop rotation system to Britain?

• Charles Dickens

• Jethro Tull

• Joseph Follyamby

• Lord Turnip Townsend

What was one benefit of the four-crop rotation system?

• It eliminated the need for livestock

• It increased the number of fields used for grazing

• It reduced the need for fertilizers

• It allowed for continuous crop production without fallow periods

How did the introduction of turnips in crop rotation benefit farmers?

• Turnips were used to build fences

• They provided food for livestock in winter

• They required no maintenance

• They were sold as a luxury crop

What was a major social impact of the agricultural improvements in Britain?

• A return to subsistence farming

• Fewer people needed to produce more food

• A decrease in urban populations

• Increased reliance on imported food

By the end of the 18th century, what had farming in Britain become?

• A government-controlled sector

• A declining industry

• A commercial opportunity for surplus food

• A means to satisfy only local needs