The 'Agricultural Revolution' preceded industrialization by:
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Correct answer: Increasing food production with fewer farmers, freeing up labor for industry
Innovations like Jethro Tull's seed drill and improved crop rotation allowed for higher yields. This created a surplus of food and a surplus of people, many of whom migrated to cities in search of work.
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