Rebirth after death, sometimes based on performance in a previous life.
The AG industry was able to provide way bigger amounts of food. With higher amounts and productivity gave farmers a easier time to keep up with the growing population around the world. more people means higher demand for food in larger quantities.
To start slave farms since the land was bigger than most up state
It was the Duke of Wellington who finally gave Nappy the kick in the behind he had deserved for so long. Cheers to the duke!