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* several technologies and agricultural practices led to a tremendous increase in crop yields in Europe starting around AD 900
* several technologies and agricultural practices led to a tremendous increase in crop yields in Europe starting around AD 900
** which led to population increases
** which led to population increases
** which led to growth of feudal manors
* "three field" system (see Manor system for more) yielded more crops
* iron technologies
** iron horse collars and shoes made them more effective
** iron plows
* these skills all contributed to efficient and expert development of weapons of war for knights
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