When did the population explode?
1750 - 1900
How many people lived in Britain in 1750?
7 million
How many people lived in Britain in 1900?
40 million
Which two factors increased the population?
Increased number of births, decrease in deaths
Which factors helped increase the birth rate?
Young love Midwifes Imporvement in medical care Tax on alcohol Child labour Clever kids
What decreased the death rate?
Increased Produce of crops Improved cotton Vaccinations Soap Anaesthetics Cleaner cities