China's 19?? Century Famines Were Caused Mainly by

question 21

Multiple Choice

China's 19?? century famines were caused mainly by

• A) a climate change that resulted in longer, harsher winters.
• B) its rapidly slowing population.
• C) an abundance of technology.
• D) a drive among leaders to adopt modern methods.
• E) a rapid growth of population in a society without modern technology and no desire to obtain such.

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