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What was earth like before the industrial revolution and why did it take so long to get to a billion people?

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The quality of living and the fact that many people died in war or of poor health took a large toll on the population. women would be widowed and unable to remarry and have kids. if they already had sons they were drafted for war.
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Answer:Social structure and working conditions. Harsh working conditions were prevalent long before the Industrial Revolution took place. Pre-industrial society was very static and often cruel – child labour, dirty living conditions, and long working hours were equally as prevalent before the Industrial Revolution.

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