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What makes the period after the 1780s different from any earlier period in English history?

Answer:

(i) In earlier times, rapid growth in population was more often followed by a period of food shortage.

(ii) Food grain production in the past had not expanded as rapidly as the population.

(iii) In the 19th century, this did not happen in England. Grain production grew as quickly as the rate of population.