Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources In this task, you will read four primary sources. The first source is about farming and agriculture in Europe during the late Middle Ages. You will write about agricultural innovations to an imaginary medieval farmer. Next, you will summarize your findings about a terrible pestilence that swept through Europe in the Middle Ages.

Question 1

Part A
You are a time-traveling trouble-shooter. While passing through the late Middle Ages, you happen to overhear the following conversation between a plowman and his master.

Master: What sayest thou plowman? How do you do your work?

Plowman: O, my lord, I work very hard: I go out at dawn, driving the cattle to the field, and I yoke them to the plow. Nor is the weather so bad in winter that I dare to stay at home, for fear of my lord: but when the oxen are yoked, and the plowshare and coulter attached to the plow, I must plow one whole field a day, or more.

Master: Have you any assistant?

Plowman: I have a boy to drive the oxen with a goad, and he too is hoarse with cold and shouting.

Master: What more do you do in a day?

Plowman: Certainly I do more. I must fill the manger of the oxen with hay, and water them and carry out the dung.

Master: Indeed, that is a great labor.

Plowman: Even so, it is a great labor for I am not free.

Source: The Dialogue Between Master & Disciple On Laborers

You decide to stop and help the poor plowman. How can he improve his job so he grows more crops and hopefully has more time to enjoy life? Remember, he can only use items that are available in his world. (Hint: There are three main actions he can take.)

Use the resource links to come up with a plan of action. Fill in the table to organize your ideas.

Resources:
Three-Field Crop Rotation
Agriculture in Medieval Europe

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Part B
Now that you have organized your information, write a short paragraph addressed to the plowman and his master detailing your plan of action. You can use bullet points if you wish. Make sure you tell them why your innovations are important and what the long-term results will be.

take five to 10 minutes to warm up and cool down properly.

plan to start slowly and boost your activity level gradually unless you are already exercising frequently and vigorously.

be aware that training too hard or too often can cause overuse injuries like stress fractures, stiff or sore joints and muscles, and inflamed tendons and ligaments. sports prompting repetitive wear and tear on certain parts of your body — such as swimming (shoulders), jogging (knees, ankles, and feet), tennis (elbows) — are often overuse culprits, too. a mix of different kinds of activities and sufficient rest is safer.

listen to your body. hold off on exercise when you're sick or feeling very fatigued. cut back if you cannot finish an exercise session, feel faint after exercise or fatigued during the day, or suffer persistent aches and pains in joints after exercising.

if you stop exercising for a while, drop back to a lower level of exercise initially. if you're doing strength training, for example, lift lighter weights or do fewer reps or sets.

for most people, simply drinking plenty of water is sufficient. but if you're working out especially hard or doing a marathon or triathlon, choose drinks that replace fluids plus essential electrolytes.

choose clothes and shoes designed for your type of exercise. replace shoes every six months as cushioning wears out.

for strength training, good form is essential. initially use no weight, or very light weights, when learning the exercises. never sacrifice good form by hurrying to finish reps or sets, or struggling to lift heavier weights.

exercising vigorously in hot, humid conditions can lead to serious overheating and dehydration. slow your pace when the temperature rises above 70°f. on days when the thermometer is expected to reach 80°f, exercise during cooler morning or evening hours or at an air-conditioned gym. watch for signs of overheating, such as headache, dizziness, nausea, faintness, cramps, or palpitations.

dress properly for cold-weather workouts to avoid hypothermia. depending on the temperature, wear layers you can peel off as you warm up. don't forget gloves.

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explanation:

the answer to your question is a because laws act as guidelines as to what is accepted in society. without it there would be conflicts between social groups and communities. it serves as a norm of conduct for citizens.