Economy+&+Agriculture

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Economy__ -Anglo Saxon Economy did not rely on money to keep things moving, like many other civilizations the economy relied on trade

-money did exist, it just wasn't as important or needed

-many things were traded like jewelry, food, stone or pottery

-Trade largely depended on transport being effective mostly boats were used meaning most successful markets were near rivers meaing easy access to other kingdoms in England

-Slavery was very important for the economy

-slaves were traded for all sorts of goods and could really benefit the buyer, the slave could fight, farm and lean for owner

__Agriculture__ -Anglo Saxons use of animals are much the same as north America today

-Live stock were used for eating and helping farm

-Animals used were pigs, chickens, cattle, goats and ducks, all of which were smaller than todays breeds

-The crops that were farmed wheat, potatoes, turnips, onions, leeks, barley and rye

-crop ratation did occur to ensure healthy soil to grow on again 