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European food production prior to the industrial revolution relied primarily on traditional agrarian methods.
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Is it true that European food production prior to the industrial revolution relied primarily on traditional agrarian methods?
Yes. Evidence indicates that prior to the Industrial Revolution, the vast majority of the population was employed in traditional agricultural roles.
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Wikipedia: Industrial Revolution. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_Revolution
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