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driven by _____, which proved less tolerant of ethnic minorities than the empires that they replaced Sets with similar termsWhy did the population grow so rapidly in the 20th century?Population began growing rapidly in the Western world during the industrial revolution. The most significant increase in the world's population has been since the 1950s, mainly due to medical advancements and increases in agricultural productivity.
What causes rapid population growth in the 19th and 20th centuries?With industrialization, improvements in medical knowledge and public health, together with a more regular food supply, bring about a drastic reduction in the death rate but no corresponding decline in the birth rate. The result is a population explosion, as experienced in 19th-century Europe.
What were the reasons for the rapid growth of America's population?The age structure, along with relatively high fertility and immigration, is likely to fuel continued U.S. population growth. The sources of growth are also bringing diversity.
How has the distribution of the population changed in the 20th century?From a predominantly rural country of 76.2 million persons in 1900 to a mostly urban-suburban population totaling 281.4 million in 2000, the U.S. more than tripled in population size over the course of the 20th century. The net gain of 205.2 million Americans represents a growth rate of 269 percent over 100 years.
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