History & Civics
Describe any two changes brought about in agriculture during the Industrial Revolution.
Answer
Two changes brought about in agriculture during the Industrial Revolution are:
- Introduction of machinery, better seeds, new crops, the drainage of wasteland, the use of fertilisers and improvement in stock-breeding led to growth in agriculture.
- The farmers produced not only grains but also cash crops on a large scale and became very wealthy.
Related Questions
Mention any two negative effects of the Industrial Revolution on workers.
Explain the significance of banking and capital during the Industrial Revolution.
How did the availability of capital facilitate the rise of industries?
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow:
"All these aspects brought about a tremendous change in England and that is why the term industrial Revolution was coined. These impulses towards change slowly spread, in various degrees, to other European countries in course of the 19th century. However, England was the model and in discussing the industrial Revolution, we shall pay special attention to the history of England."
(Source: https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/12887/1/Unit-8.pdf)
(a) Why was a peaceful atmosphere essential for industrialisation in England?
(b) How did the availability of raw materials like coal and iron facilitate industrial growth in England?