Why was the moldboard plow an essential element in the production of an agricultural surplus in western Europe in eighth century CE?

a. It made it possible to aerate the soil and break up the weeds and thereby farm lands that had been previously unsuitable for agriculture

b. When used with heavy draft animals, it had enough energy to pull through moist northern soils

c. Its successful use stimulated other agricultural innovations

d. All of these statements are correct

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15 August, 09:12

Why was the moldboard plow an essential element in the production of an agricultural surplus in western Europe in eighth century CE?

a. It made it possible to aerate the soil and break up the weeds and thereby farm lands that had been previously unsuitable for agriculture

b. When used with heavy draft animals, it had enough energy to pull through moist northern soils

c. Its successful use stimulated other agricultural innovations

d. All of these statements are correct

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Linnea · Answer 1

The moldboard plow was an essential element in the production of an agricultural surplus in western Europe in eighth century CE because " b. When used with heavy draft animals, it had enough energy to pull through moist northern soils," but there were elements of the other options as well.