Chapter 2: The Revolution of Agriculture

Agriculture began about 12,000 years ago and was the beginning of the Neolithic Era.  There was enormous benefits to agriculture.

1. Settled villages. (People did not have to go out and search for food as much as they once had. They were able to grow and cultivate their own which allowed them to grow a more abundant amount for their tribe.)
2. Population grew. (With the security of settlement, people began to have more children.  No more did they have to worry about the dangers of traveling or the fear of seasons that could prevent the growth of families.)
3. Civilizations. (People started to evolve due to settlement. Culture became more important, as well as other things such as literature, language/writing, and laws that allowed them to live in peace amongst one another.)

With agriculture came the evolution of tools. Tools became a very important part of everyday living, because they were depended on so much to grow crops as well as common tasks. For the first time people also began  domesticating animals.  This single discovery proved to be a gift and a curse for those living during this period. People were able to do more work without the troubles they once would go through to do it. They also allowed themselves to be contaminated by these animals and disease became prominent throughout villages.