Progress & Modern Impact Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
How did life expectancy change from Voltaire’s time to today?
A
from 30 to 70
2
Q
How has extreme poverty changed since the 18th century?
A
It decreased from 90% to 9%.
3
Q
How did Britain’s energy sources evolve?
A
Coal once supplied 90% of energy, now close to 0%.
