“The most important forces are population growth and the decrease in transportation costs,” Vandenbroucke said. “Population growth is mostly responsible for the investment in productive land without it less than half of the land accumulated in 1900 would have been accumulated.” 1 What influenced westward expansion? 2 What was the biggest impact
Read moreWithin the southern colonies of America between 1607 and 1775 factors such as available farm land, the increased production of agricultural crops, and general need for a stable labor force led to the development of slavery. 1 How did slavery impact the growth of the colonies and the culture? 2 What caused the
Read moreContraception. Abstinence. … Reducing infant mortality so that parents do not need to have many children to ensure at least some survive to adulthood. Abortion. Adoption. Changing status of women causing departure from traditional sexual division of labour. Sterilization. 1 What limits a population? 2 What are 4 factors that limit population growth?
Read moreHuman population grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution, not because the birth rate increased, but because the death rate began to fall. This mortality revolution began in the 1700s in Europe and spread to North America by the mid-1800s. 1 What was the population before 1800? 2 Why did the population grow slowly
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