Over the past two centuries there has been a shift in the location of the worlds population. This chart shows the percent of world population by region over that time period. In the beginning of the 19th century the world finally crossed 1 billion in total population. Nearly 70% of the world population lived in …
When Columbus set sail in 1492 to find a new passage to the East Indies, he didn’t know it yet, but the world was to be forever changed. Upon his arrival Native Americans populations would never be the same. This chart shows the Native American disease mortality rate in the years following Columbus’ arrival. Estimates …
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The legacy of slavery in the Americas is one that is well known. What isn’t as well known are the exact numbers of just how many people (Africans) were involved and what happened to them. This chart shows the exact figures behind the trans-Atlantic slave trade destinations and statistics. Before slaves could even get to …
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Life expectancy measures the overall health of a population. While there are certain metrics like infant mortality that tracks deaths at a young age, life expectancy shows the average age of death for a population. This chart shows the life expectancy by decade. One can gain many insights by looking at the trend of life …
In the midst of winning World War II, the United States had its far share of shameful acts. The allied civilian bombing campaigns and war time atrocities are well known. What’s less well known is the number of US citizens sent to internment camps in World War II. One of the most shocking discoveries at …
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The second permanent English settlement in the Americas was formed at the end of 1620. Sailing across the Atlantic on The Mayflower, the Pilgrims landed in modern day Cape Cod, MA and named their settlement Plymouth. The Mayflower passenger list provides some interesting insights into who was part of the expedition, and what their goals …
The United States has a storied history when it comes to immigration. From its very beginnings – before it was even a country with the voyage of The Mayflower – immigration has been intertwined with the identity of the country. The total immigration to the United States from 1830-2009 shows some of that history. The …
For the vast majority of human history, the world had a population of less than 1 billion. If you look at the world population by century during this time, you will notice that while the population trend steadily increases, there are noticeable reversals. This is due to the fact that significant events had a huge …
