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First Agricultural Revolution

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AP Human Geography

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The First Agricultural Revolution refers to the major shift in human history where humans transitioned from a nomadic hunting-gathering lifestyle to settled farming communities. This revolution marked the beginning of agriculture and domestication of plants and animals.

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