Why was Charles Townshend's development of a crop rotation system important to the Industrial Revolution?
A. It replaced the cotton gin, reducing the number of enslaved people
on plantations.
O B. It proved that earlier methods for harvesting crops were
inadequate and inspired innovation as a result.
O C. It allowed scientists to learn about the inner workings of seeds
and improve crop yields.
O D. It increased agricultural output, helping support a larger population
and workforce.