Earlier medieval increases in agricultural production did not continue in the Late Middle Ages as the result of all of the following EXCEPT
A)the decline of animal husbandry.
B)prolonged heavy rain and frost.
C)depletion of nutrients from the topsoil.
D)the conversion of arable land to grazing land.
E)a serious shortage of manure.

Question

Earlier medieval increases in agricultural production did not continue in the Late Middle Ages as the result of all of the following EXCEPT
A)the decline of animal husbandry.
B)prolonged heavy rain and frost.
C)depletion of nutrients from the topsoil.
D)the conversion of arable land to grazing land.
E)a serious shortage of manure.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The conversion of arable land to grazing land reduced the amount of land available for agriculture, which led to a decline in agricultural production.

Earlier Medieval Increases in Agricultural Production Did Not Continue in the Late