The storming of the Bastille in 1789 kickstarted the period of violence that defined the French Revolution. That was a pretty big turning point, as the serfs finally attempted to use violence against the nobility and aristocrats.
My research shows that the domestication of plants started around 9,000 years ago. Fig trees, variety of wheat and peas in the Near East were first 9,000 years ago. Barley and chickpeas around 8,500 years ago. These were followed by rice in asia 8,000 years ago along with potatoe, beans and squash in Central and South America also around 8,000 years ago.
Effort to decrease the federal budget deficit
Between the 9th century BCE and the 6th century BCE, the ancient Greek temples developed from the small mud brick structures into double-porched monumental "peripteral" buildings with colonnade on all sides, often reaching more than 20 metres in height (not including the roof).
Government related: you attend school. Schools are monitored and supervised by the government. Your learning is also studied in various ways by the government.
Economy related: One of the most obvious ways in which government and the economy interact in your daily life is through taxes. Even if you do not work, when you buy anything at a store, you are most likely paying taxes on those items.