How was the agricultural revolution related to the Industrial Revolution?
A.
Both revolutions occurred because of steam-powered machinery.
B.
The Industrial Revolution led to an increased demand for food.
C.
Both revolutions led to the need for more laborers, first on farms and then in factories.
D.
Improved agriculture led to population growth, which increased demand for goods.
I think the answer is C or D......can someone check my work??
I agree. Which one does your text prefer?
It can only be one answer......c or d. What do you
think?
It isn't what I think but what your text author thinks. I didn't write your test questions.
To determine the correct answer, let's first understand the Agricultural Revolution and the Industrial Revolution. The Agricultural Revolution, also known as the First Agricultural Revolution, occurred between the 18th and 19th centuries. It involved significant advancements in farming techniques, such as the enclosure movement, crop rotation, and the use of new tools and equipment.
On the other hand, the Industrial Revolution took place from the late 18th to the early 19th century and marked a shift from hand production methods to machines, powered mainly by steam engines. The Industrial Revolution brought about significant changes in manufacturing, mining, transportation, and other industries.
Now, let's evaluate each option to determine the relationship between these two revolutions:
A. Both revolutions occurred because of steam-powered machinery.
This option is not accurate because the Agricultural Revolution was primarily driven by advancements in farming techniques rather than steam-powered machinery.
B. The Industrial Revolution led to an increased demand for food.
While the Industrial Revolution did lead to an increased demand for food due to its impact on population growth and urbanization, it does not directly explain the relationship between the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions.
C. Both revolutions led to the need for more laborers, first on farms and then in factories.
This option is the correct answer. The Agricultural Revolution increased food production, which subsequently led to population growth. The growing population required more workers, initially in the agricultural sector and later in the emerging factories during the Industrial Revolution.
D. Improved agriculture led to population growth, which increased demand for goods.
This option is partially correct. Improved agriculture did lead to population growth, which, in turn, increased the demand for goods. However, it does not explicitly establish a direct relationship between the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. Both revolutions led to the need for more laborers, first on farms and then in factories.