Agriculture 1750 to 1900 - AP World History

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The significant increase in population that occurred in Japan during the Edo period can be most closely attributed to which of the following?

Answer

During the Edo period, technological developments that allowed for higher rice yields allowed for population growth. Additionally, the lack of warfare as a result of Tokugawa control of the whole country prevented large-scale death as a result of war.

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A shortage of what key crop led to a great famine in Ireland in the mid-1800s?

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The Irish Potato Famine had significant repercussions in the 19th century. It drove millions of Irish immigrants to America in search of prosperity, and created the deep-seated bitterness to England (for not providing support) that would cause violent tension for the next century.

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The significant increase in population that occurred in Japan during the Edo period can be most closely attributed to which of the following?

Answer

During the Edo period, technological developments that allowed for higher rice yields allowed for population growth. Additionally, the lack of warfare as a result of Tokugawa control of the whole country prevented large-scale death as a result of war.

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A shortage of what key crop led to a great famine in Ireland in the mid-1800s?

Answer

The Irish Potato Famine had significant repercussions in the 19th century. It drove millions of Irish immigrants to America in search of prosperity, and created the deep-seated bitterness to England (for not providing support) that would cause violent tension for the next century.

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