World History Semester B Exam

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Question
How did the Agricultural Revolution allow farmers to make money?(1 point)
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Farmers gave up working the farm to make a better living working in factories.
Farmers gave up working the farm to make a better living working in factories.

Enclosures allowed famers to practice new farming methods and make money off the land.
Enclosures allowed famers to practice new farming methods and make money off the land.

Farmers were able to rent out machines to other famers.
Farmers were able to rent out machines to other famers.

A surplus of food allowed farmers to sell extra crops to cities and towns, and eventually overseas.

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The correct response is:

A surplus of food allowed farmers to sell extra crops to cities and towns, and eventually overseas.

This option accurately reflects how the Agricultural Revolution led to increased agricultural productivity, enabling farmers to generate excess output that could be sold, thus allowing them to make money.