after the development of agriculture, why did the fear of being a victim of a dispute grow?
a ) as birth rates rose, the increase in young children meant an increase in disputes between neighbors.
b ) agriculture allowed humans to stay in one place, which made populations expand.
c ) planting and harvesting was done in open fields where danger was harder escape.
d ) many groups at this time disagreed on the importance of agriculture for survival.
The correct answer is b) agriculture allowed humans to stay in one place, which made populations expand.
Before the development of agriculture, early human populations were typically small and nomadic, moving from place to place in search of resources. With the establishment of agriculture, people were able to settle in one place, cultivate the land, and produce their own food. This led to an increase in population as more individuals could be supported in a fixed area.
As population density increased, the competition for resources also grew. This led to disputes and conflicts between neighboring communities over land, water, and other valuable resources. The fear of being a victim of such disputes increased as more people were living in close proximity and vying for limited resources.