Describe and analyze the changes that led to Europe's rapid population growth in the 18th c.
Internal Improvements in health and agriculture
New agricultural improvements allow for increased food production, the lowering of food prices, and an overall bettering of the agricultural system
Jethro Tull's new iron plow and seed drill
New farming techniques such as the open field system
Crops from the new world lead to healthier diets for the Europeans, and thereby a longer lifespan and increased population
Decline of the Bubonic plague and increased awareness to health and hygiene leads to longer lives as well
Improvements in the global economy and working class life
The development of foreign markets helps spur competition and capitalist enterprises
European nations now have established colonies that lead to profitable gains for the country
Throughout Europe, merchant capitalism, domestic industry, and mercantilism had been and would continue to grow rapidly
At home, the domestic working class had established a good system of working from their homes
Paid based off of their production, not a salary, so hard work is encouraged
Political Improvements
Overall improvement of law and order, much larger sense of security
End of many of the brutal religious civil wars
Now, wars are for territorial gains and are much more reserved and tactful, rather than bloody brawls
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