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CLEP Western Civ II

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Which of the following best describes European demographics in the l8th century?
  1. Plagues decimated continental Europe.
  2. Both agricultural production and population increased.
  3. The increase in livestock farming enabled larger families.
  4. The lack of wars kept the population stable.
  5. The population decreased as a result of urbanization.
Explanation
Answer: B - Because of improved farming techniques, the population of Europe grew significantly in this era. Improvements in health also expanded the life span of the average European. At the same time, famines were relatively few, and the birth rate improved significantly. This growth helped populate the European colonies abroad, building colonial empires.
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