Agriculture: The Neolithic Revolution

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The transition from hunter-gathering to the widespread use of agriculture is one of the most significant changes in history. This shift from the nomadic lifestyle to one where permanent, farming settlements were formed is better known as the “Neolithic Revolution”. The Neolithic Revolution was, largely, a product of necessity. As the earth warmed and various peoples migrated there was a push towards agriculture, largely triggered by the disappearance of common mammals and increase in plant life. After the initial push towards agriculture peoples settled down to future tend their crops through horticulture, or hoe-based agricultural. This reliance on stationary plants rather than mobile animals allowed early peoples to settle down in once