England mostly. some came from Germany, France, Ireland, and Italy.
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One reason: Plowing large areas of land
A few more reasons: poor farming practices, farmers would loosen up the soil, and the land was deforested, making it loose the roots that held the soil in place.
The answer to your question is King John.
It's A. many enslaved people died form dysentery, smallpox, and other disease, just took the test.
