SwedenSveriges historia 7 · History of Sweden
During the 19th century, Sweden's population more than doubled. What was an important reason for this?
In the exam (Swedish)
Under 1800-talet blev Sveriges befolkning mer än dubbelt så stor. Vad var en viktig orsak till det?
- aMany people moved to Sweden from other countriesMånga människor flyttade till Sverige från andra länder
- bSweden conquered new areas of land in warsSverige erövrade nya landområden i krig
- cThe state paid families to have many childrenStaten betalade familjer för att skaffa många barn
- dBetter farming gave more food, and fewer children died of diseasesBättre jordbruk gav mer mat, och färre barn dog av sjukdomarCorrect answer
Why?
Peace, vaccination against smallpox and more food, including potatoes, meant that fewer people died, and especially that more children survived. That is why the population grew quickly, even though many people emigrated.
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