Which statement is FALSE with regard to European population and food supplies?
A. As the eighteenth century progressed, European population declined.
B. Food production increased in Europe during the eighteenth century.
C. The introduction of the potato and maize provided a much-needed staple foods.
D. The New World was a source of new vegetables for Europe.
E. Food supplies decreased while food prices rose sharply in France in 1789.
Answer: A
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