Which of these was true for life expectancy in the U.S. in the period from 1900 to 1920?
A) Life expectancy rose for some groups, but fell for others.
B) Life expectancy rose for men, but not women.
C) Life expectancy fell across the board.
D) Life expectancy for the population as a whole remained static.
E) Across the board, life expectancy rose.
Answer: E
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The population of the thirteen American colonies was
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