I think he meant that they are equal like brothers and not like brothers in law which means that brothers come from the same “bloodline” so they’re equal and brothers in law don’t so in that case they’re not
The answer is increase. Many people in the town of Oldenburg moved to find jobs in other cities. This led to a population decrease and an increase in the demand for food. Most of those who left the town of Oldenburg were farmers who seek more opportunities in other areas such as America.
