The greatest extension of the frontier of food production in the 1800s ocurred in what areas?
A.The open lands of south america, north america, and austrailia.
B.Rice paddies of china, japan, and vietnam.
C.The sub-saharan areas of africa.
D.The steppes in asia.
I Chose A or B what would you choose?
Which answer are you going to put on your test?
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thank you that's what the book talks about also.
To determine the answer to this question, let's break down the options and examine the historical context during the 1800s.
A. The open lands of South America, North America, and Australia:
During the 1800s, these areas did experience significant expansion of food production. North America, especially the United States, saw major agricultural developments with the westward expansion and the establishment of new agricultural practices. Australia, too, made progress in expanding its agricultural lands. The vast open lands allowed for increased food production.
B. Rice paddies of China, Japan, and Vietnam:
Rice is a staple food in many Asian countries, and the rice paddies in China, Japan, and Vietnam have historically been important agricultural areas. However, during the 1800s, the focus in these countries was more on maintaining and optimizing existing rice production rather than significant expansion.
C. The sub-Saharan areas of Africa:
While there were some developments in agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa during the 1800s, such as the cultivation of cash crops for export, it didn't experience the same level of expansion as some other regions.
D. The steppes in Asia:
The steppes in Asia, mainly referring to the vast grassland areas in regions like Mongolia and Kazakhstan, were traditionally used for nomadic herding rather than agricultural production. These areas are not known for significant expansions in food production during the 1800s.
Given the options and the historical context, it is more accurate to choose Option A: The open lands of South America, North America, and Australia as the areas that experienced the greatest extension of the frontier of food production in the 1800s.