A farming tool developed during the Middle Ages that allowed deeper turning of the soil, making it easier to farm in tougher terrains like those found in Northern Europe.
Think of a heavy plow as a powerful bulldozer. Just as a bulldozer can move large amounts of dirt and debris, the heavy plow could dig deep into tough soil, making it more suitable for planting crops.
Middle Ages: The period in European history from the fall of the Roman Empire (5th century) to the beginning of the Renaissance (15th century).
Agricultural Revolution: A period of technological improvement and increased crop productivity that occurred during the 18th and early 19th centuries in Europe.
Feudalism: The dominant social system in medieval Europe, where nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service, while peasants were obliged to live on their lord's land and give him homage, labor, and a share of produce.
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