Question

How did
de use of technology
transform food availability in
Europe ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Faster railways, lighter wagons and larger ships helped food to reach more cheaply and quickly from far away farms to markets. (ii) Earlier the animals were shipped live from America to Europe, many died on the way or became unfit to eat. ... (iv) This reduced the shipping cost and lowered prices in Europe.

Answer 2

(i) Faster railways, lighter wagons and larger ships helped food to reach more cheaply and quickly from far away farms to markets.

(ii) Earlier the animals were shipped live from America to Europe, many died on the way or became unfit to eat. Thus meat became expensive.

(iii) Refrigerated ships: The animals could be slaughtered at the starting point of America, Australia or New Zealand and transported to Europe as frozen meat.

(iv) This reduced the shipping cost and lowered prices in Europe.

(v) The poor could add variety to their food and it improved their living condition.