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Usa: Chapter 8: American Agriculture: Its Changing Significance

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter 8 provides an overview of the history of farming in America and how the role of agriculture has changed and continues to change.
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Website
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Glidden Homestead: Barbed Wire: The Saga

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the story of barbed wire, see a copy of the patent filed by Joseph F. Glidden, and find out why it was such an important invention for farmers.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Revolution in Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive look at the United States agricultural revolution in the late 1800s. Discover the impact it had on the development of the country.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Machines Help Farmers

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the advances made in agriculture during the last part of the 19th century which allowed for the increase in production of farm products.