The word “but” comes in between the two independent clauses in this sentence.
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I couldn't upload it all through text, so I had to submit it through a screenshot. I hope this helps you.
So u don’t have a question ?
I am looking for the same thing. Hey maybe we can help each other out to figuire out what the answer is. Nevermind about what I just said before because I think I found the answer it is this:
At the end "The trend quickened after 1860 and continued throughout the 21st century as well" because in the next line they already talk about 2007. So they are pretty much repeating themselves