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What was the impact of agriculture on hunter-gatherers?
The transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural ones marked a significant turning point in human history. With the advent of agriculture, food production increased, leading to surplus storage and a reliable food supply.
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What was the impact of agriculture on hunter-gatherers? Global Spread of Agriculture China Domestic of rice Andes Domestication of potatoes Middle East First farming societies Theories for Why Agriculture Emerged Population Pressure Increased human numbers made farming easier and necessary Brain Development Early humans may not have been able of farming Climate Change Warmer climate helped farming Development of Civilization Essential for modern civilization Led to governments and laws Enabled technology & specialization Made tecchnological advancements possible (pottery, writing systems, etc.) Led to the rise of city-states Allowed for social classes Survival & Conflict Advantages Conflict Helped develop warriors and defensive structures to help protect their land Survival Winter stockpile of food Animal Domestication Protection and Defense Domesticated some animals for security purposes Labor and Transportation Used horses as transportation Reliable Food Source Gave them food security, not having to worry about when the next meal is Food Production Different expertise were found out People could specialize in different crafts and trade with others Surplus and Storage Stored food for the winter so they wouldn't go hungry Increased Crop Yields Creation of tools and techniques Population Growth Settled Communities & Urbanization More complex societies, for example, social hierarchies Improved Living Conditions Resulting in a longer life spans for them Stable Food Supply Increased birth rates Shift to a Sedantary Lifestyle from a Nomadic Lifestyle Allowed for higher population density As time went on, families grew on the land they settled on and the population grew Settled in one place People built houses, villages, and cities as time went on No longer had to chase game Resulted in predictable food supply due to following harvests
