Who was Captain Swing?

• A mythic name used in letters addressed to land owners

• A landlord of midland

• A scientist who invented how

• A symbol of agrarian resistance

Who was Captain Swing? What did the symbolise name represent?

What was the impact of the westward expansion of settlers in the USA.?

What were the advantages and disadvantages of the use of mechanical harvesting machines in the USA?

What lessons can be drawn from the conversion of the countryside in the USA from a bread basket to a dust bowl?

Write a paragraph on why the British insisted on farmers growing opium in India.

Why were Indian farmers reluctant to grow opium?

What is Sod?

What is known as ‘Milpa’ in Central Asia?

What stands for ‘Masole’?

Shiling is an English Currency. How many shilings are equal to one Pound?