Low population density contributed to the growth of the American population by __________.

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Low population density, especially in the early years of American colonization, contributed to the growth of the population by slowing down the spread of diseases. With fewer people living in close proximity to each other, diseases had less opportunity to spread quickly and devastate entire communities. This allowed for a more gradual growth in population over time. The other options are not accurate as low population density would not exhaust the fertility of the soil, motivate people to live closer together, or drain the dwindling food supply.

Low Population Density Contributed to the Growth of the American