The farmers of George Washington's day had no better tools than had the farmers of Julius Caesar's day; in fact, early Roman plows were superior to those in general use in America eighteen centuries later.The agricultural revolution, which took place between the 18th century and the end of the 19th century, produced a massive and rapid increase in agricultural productivity and vast improvements in farm technology including the invention of many important farm tools. Photo Credit: LOC American farmers circa 1880
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I am researching inventions that were once scoffed at but are now so commonplace we couldn’t live without them. I’m especially interested in rural inventions and the American South, but city and/or global instances would be appreciated also. If anyone can offer specific examples, helpful books, or useful websites, I’d appreciate it. Thank you!