In which stage of European population growth did the crude death rate drop and life expectancy increase because economic growth led to improved nutrition and hygiene even as the crude birth rate remained high?
A)preindustrial
B)transitional or early industrial
C)mature industrial
D)postindustrial
E)none of these choices

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This corresponds to the transitional or early industrial stage of European population growth. During this stage, there was a decrease in the crude death rate and an increase in life expectancy due to improvements in nutrition and hygiene as a result of economic growth. However, the crude birth rate remained high, leading to a population explosion.

In Which Stage of European Population Growth Did the Crude