________ contributed to the rapid population growth in Europe around the time of Thomas Malthus in the eighteenth century.
A) The potato
B) Penicillin
C) The automobile
D) Better methods of contraception

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The potato, which was introduced to Europe from South America in the late sixteenth century, became a staple food crop for many Europeans. With the addition of the potato to their diets, people were able to live longer and healthier lives, leading to a population boom in Europe during the eighteenth century.

________ Contributed to the Rapid Population Growth in Europe Around