All of the Following Contributed to the Growth of Population

question 35

Multiple Choice

All of the following contributed to the growth of population in the second half of the eighteenth century except

• A) a decline in the death rate.
• B) new crops from America such as corn and potatoes.
• C) the end of typhus and smallpox.
• D) the end of the bubonic plague.
• E) an increase in women who married during their child-bearing years.

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Definitions:

Gender Roles

Social and cultural norms dictating the behaviors, activities, and attributes considered appropriate for men and women in a society.

Housework Duties

Tasks and responsibilities related to maintaining a home, including cleaning, cooking, and chores.

Effective Communication

The exchange of information in a way that the intended message is successfully conveyed, understood, and acted upon by all parties involved.

Spouse

A partner in a marriage, civil union, or other formalized committed relationship.