Historians Now Think That the Population Expansion in Europe in the Eighteenth

question 55

Essay

Historians now think that the population expansion in Europe in the eighteenth century was the result of declining death rates, rather than rising birthrates.What factors led to a slight decrease in mortality, and what factors prevented more children from being born?

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Definitions:

Compulsion

The psychological need to perform certain behaviors repeatedly or according to certain rules, often against one’s own wishes.

Obsession

A persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thought, urge, or image that causes significant anxiety or distress.

Behavior

Any overt (observable) response or activity by an organism.

Compulsive Behavior

A pattern of behavior where an individual feels compelled to perform certain actions repeatedly, often without rational motivation, to alleviate anxiety or distress.