Economy, Trade And Empire, 1625-88 Flashcards
How could Landowners increase productivity
The population rise and consequent surplus labour meant that landowners could increase productivity through deployment of additional labour
Why was there a rise in Wages after 1656
Population stagnation after 1656 reduced the size of the labour market and increased demand
How did landowners try to increase productivity
Landowners looked at better exploitation of existing land through capital investment in order to increase productivity
Where was the most extensive land clearance
The most extensive land clearance was in the fenlands of East Anglia
What did population stagnation in the mid-seventeenth century lead farmers to do
Population stagnation in the mid-seventeenth century drove some farmers to become more efficient by exploring new techniques, along with new crops that offered better profit
What are examples of improved agricultural techniques
Improved agricultural techniques included:
Floating water meadows
Improved drainage
Better rotation of crops
How did farmers use floating water meadows
Farmers use floating water meadows to enhance grazing
What happened to trade in England from 1670 after the agricultural changes
From 1670, as a result of changes in agriculture, England ceased to be a net importer of grain and became an exporter
What did the growth of urban employment require
The growth of urban employment required the development of specialised farming to increase production with less farm labour
What happened to the agrarian economy
The agrarian economy became more efficient
What percentage of England lived in London
11.5% of England lived in England
What did London dominate England in terms of
London dominated England in terms of population and importance
What was the population of London by 1625
By 1625 the population of London had risen above 200,000
