The British Agricultural Revolution resulted in many farmers losing their jobs. Which sentence best explains the change that farmers experienced?

They turned to activities such as logging, hunting, and fishing, which made the rural economy more diverse.

They moved to the cities to work in factories, leading to the urbanization of the national economy.

They started their own workshops on common land, competing against city factories.

They became soldiers and fought overseas in wars, dramatically increasing the size of Britain's army.

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Immanuel Rodgers

14 July, 09:00

The British Agricultural Revolution resulted in many farmers losing their jobs. Which sentence best explains the change that farmers experienced?

They turned to activities such as logging, hunting, and fishing, which made the rural economy more diverse.

They moved to the cities to work in factories, leading to the urbanization of the national economy.

They started their own workshops on common land, competing against city factories.

They became soldiers and fought overseas in wars, dramatically increasing the size of Britain's army.

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They moved to the cities to work in factories, leading to the urbanization of the national economy.

The British Agricultural Revolution took place in a scenario of emptying the countryside and intensifying industrial production. With the concentration of land in the hands of a few farmers and a technology capable of multiplying agricultural production, peasants were forced to occupy cities by working in industries.

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