Population Growth Flashcards
1
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How much did the English population grow
A
2.5 millon to 5 million (doubled)
2
Q
Was The Population Scattered evenly
A
No, 3/4 of the population lived in the South East, large counties in the North were uninhabited. London dominated in terms of population
3
Q
What was migrations effect on population growth
A
Alot of foreign immigrants, came 2 years after the commonwealth was established.
4
Q
Were was migration most noticable
A
Migration was most noticeable in towns, such as Norwich, where 35% of towns population were made up of emigrants
5
Q
What was the main impact on population growth
A
It caused a shortage of work, in both towns and rural areas, leading many people to live towards the poverty line.
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