Farming and Rural Life Flashcards
1
Q
Reasons for decrease in people working in agriculture 1940s
A
Many now working in industry/service sector
Small farms unable to make a living
2
Q
Consequences of decrease of people working in agriculture 1940s
A
Farming became a solitary occupation
Social and community life suffered in the countryside
3
Q
Changes in Rural life since 1940s
A
Electrification of houses
Piped water
Farm houses replaced with bungalows
4
Q
Changes in Rural life since 1970s
A
Increase in number of cars
Better living standards - improved housing
Farm incomes increased due to joining EEC
5
Q
Changes in agriculture since 1940s
A
Farm horses disappeared
Use of machinery increased
Decline of very small farms
