The agricultural revolution and the humans' ability to grow their own food was a huge step forward for the human species and their ability to settle down and build a civilization because they were able to remain in one place. Prior to the revolution, the human species were forced to hunt and gather their food. If a herd of animals decided to relocate, the humans were forced to follow. With the new discovery of food production, the human species no longer had to depend upon wild animals for food. They could settle down as a community and make homes for themselves in a single area where they would produce their won food and live year round. …
