Agricultural Revolution
“A sudden, extreme, or complete change in the way people live, work, etc” (www.merriam-webster.com). One of the countless definitions for the word revolution. This definition does not apply to all revolutions that have occurred throughout history, but for the Agricultural Revolution it does. The Agricultural Revolution, also known as the Neolithic Revolution, was a prehistoric revolution that was not only considered one of the greatest social/economical revolutions in history, but was also believed to be a major turning point in history due to the fact that it was the dramatic transition from hunting and gathering to farming. Although hunting and gathering was effective beforehand, there were major disadvantages to …show more content…
Once humans settled into the land in the Middle East, they were able to prepare and use the land for crops and planting. As soon as they had this land they were able to plant crops and raise animals. Raising animals was very important for them and a major help because the animals were able to breed, be used as a work force, and could be used for daily products such as wool, eggs, milk, and fertilizer without having to kill them because they did not need them as a food source anymore. When “jobs” like farming, raising animals, and planting crops came about, it gave the settlers the ability to divide up the labor. The more labor that was available, meant more food, which then meant that more people would be able to live in that specific area. Because so many people were able to live in one area, not everyone was needed for labor, therefore there was time to dedicate themselves to learning different skills such as pottery, weaving, carpentry, and much more. Since people had the excess of food and now new crafts, people were able to exchange goods with each other creating a system of trading. After more and more people started living in one area, social classes began to form, a civilization arose, and there became things such as government, laws, and social activities. People were also able to establish permanent settlements and build villages, towns, and even cities rather than having to travel constantly because of seasonal changes. Another outcome of the revolution was that it changed the gender roles and basically established the ones that were used throughout the rest of world history. For example during hunting and gathering times, men and women were thought as equal because both men and women would hunt and share the work. Once a civilization was developed women began to stay inside and take care of children and cook and clean, while the men did the
“A sudden, extreme, or complete change in the way people live, work, etc” (www.merriam-webster.com). One of the countless definitions for the word revolution. This definition does not apply to all revolutions that have occurred throughout history, but for the Agricultural Revolution it does. The Agricultural Revolution, also known as the Neolithic Revolution, was a prehistoric revolution that was not only considered one of the greatest social/economical revolutions in history, but was also believed to be a major turning point in history due to the fact that it was the dramatic transition from hunting and gathering to farming. Although hunting and gathering was effective beforehand, there were major disadvantages to …show more content…
Once humans settled into the land in the Middle East, they were able to prepare and use the land for crops and planting. As soon as they had this land they were able to plant crops and raise animals. Raising animals was very important for them and a major help because the animals were able to breed, be used as a work force, and could be used for daily products such as wool, eggs, milk, and fertilizer without having to kill them because they did not need them as a food source anymore. When “jobs” like farming, raising animals, and planting crops came about, it gave the settlers the ability to divide up the labor. The more labor that was available, meant more food, which then meant that more people would be able to live in that specific area. Because so many people were able to live in one area, not everyone was needed for labor, therefore there was time to dedicate themselves to learning different skills such as pottery, weaving, carpentry, and much more. Since people had the excess of food and now new crafts, people were able to exchange goods with each other creating a system of trading. After more and more people started living in one area, social classes began to form, a civilization arose, and there became things such as government, laws, and social activities. People were also able to establish permanent settlements and build villages, towns, and even cities rather than having to travel constantly because of seasonal changes. Another outcome of the revolution was that it changed the gender roles and basically established the ones that were used throughout the rest of world history. For example during hunting and gathering times, men and women were thought as equal because both men and women would hunt and share the work. Once a civilization was developed women began to stay inside and take care of children and cook and clean, while the men did the