China's 19th century famines were caused mainly by

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The rapid growth of population in a society without modern technology and no desire to obtain such was the main cause of China's 19th century famines. With a rapidly increasing population, the traditional agricultural methods were no longer able to support the growing number of people, leading to widespread famine and starvation. The lack of modern technology and reluctance to adopt new methods also contributed to the inability to increase agricultural yield to meet the growing demand for food.

China's 19th Century Famines Were Caused Mainly by