Horticultural Societies
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Horticultural societies are societies in which people plant
crops in small gardens for subsistence rather than depending on
available foods. This planting occurs without the use of plows or more
advanced technology. Horticultural societies are preindustrial
societies.
Horticultural societies must be located in areas with conditions
suitable for growing crops reliably. Areas that are too cold or
lack sufficient rainfall could not support such societies.
Horticultural societies made it possible to establish permanent
settlements.
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