<span>Assuming that this is referring to the same list of options that was posted before with this question, the answer is that it allowed for penetration of enemy lines for extended periods of time, since its armor withstood bullets. </span>
In the given time frame from 1700 to 1790 the population of England and Wales did not decreased at all, on contrary, the population in England and Wales actually was rising steadily, and by the end of this period there was a fast increase in the population, similar to the ''baby boom'' period few centuries afterwards.
Three causes to a wide spread European effort to imperial domination, specifically in Africa, was: 1) the finding of other area's of land where raw materials were present, 2) show case power to the other European countries, because it was the 'theme' of many developing nations and 3) because of the overwhelming rivalries in Europe between countries.
<span>The Federal Reserve helps the economy by keeping inflation low in times of economic growth.</span>
The most likely answer for this question would be internal revolutions and revolts.
This would probably be applicable not just to an empire but to most growing communities. Having a high agricultural potential would mean that the sustainability of their growth is high. An adequate military resources would assure the safe growth of the community or empire. State and local governments would maintain and oversee the growth into its utmost potential and the efficiency of the growth be considered in future plans Internal revolutions and revolts, however, would result to damages not just to the physical structure of the empire, but also to its people. Thus, not just having the whole thing back to square one, but also slowing the progress that is eventually made.