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Why was the death toll so high in the sichuan earthquake?
cose it wouldnt to be
What other disaster made the death toll so high (Krakatoa)?
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Why was the death rate in early Jamestown so high?
There wasn't sufficient funds to maintain the colony, and sufficient foods so people would starve to death. Also constant attacks from neighboring Indians affected the colony greatly.
Why was the death toll in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire so high?
The death toll in the Triangle Shirtwaist fire was so high because the conditions of the factory was poor from a fire safety standpoint. The fire safety precautions were minimal, and as was standard for the time, there were no fire drills. The doors were kept locked during working hours and communications between floors was ineffective at the time of the fire. Also, the city fire department did not have equipment able to reach to the fire floors from outside.
Why was the death toll in the American Civil War so high?
More people died post operation from gangrene than from the initial wounds the received on the battlefield. This was because of the lack of development of medicine at the time.
Is hurricane dolly likely to be retired?
Yes. It had an average death toll of the 1900s but it had a damage estimate of over 1 billion so it is likely. If it isnt it might be due to the fact that the death toll was only 1 direct. It killed about 50 but not directly. So i will give it a 50% chance of getting retired.
How many people have died in Hurricane Joaquin so far?
As of October 8, 2015 the death toll stands at 34.
What is the significance of the demographic transition in studies of human population around the world?
it is to show how the population grows and falls. With the rise in birth rates and the rise in death rates. The decrease in births and the decrease in death. If births increase so does the death toll. If birth rates fall so does death.
What was the over all death toll when Montserrat erupted?
19 brave farmers!!! lol 19 brave farmers so brave so brave (crying sound)
Battle at Shiloh?
The Battle of Shiloh in April of 1862 was a major two day battle. Casualties on both sides were very high. It was a Northern victory however, Union General Sherman remarked that the death toll was so high that General Grant was deeply effected by the battle. Sherman elaborated on this in his memoirs.
What led to the end of Jamestown?
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Why was the death toll for the US so high during D-Day?
Reason for so many American deaths on D-The Nazi found out that the Americans were planning to invade. They put land mines all over the beach along with barbwire. They also had machine guns on top of the clifs. Contrary to this, the Nazis were unprepared for any invasion, but believed that any attempt for invasion by the allies was going to take place further along the French coast in Calais. They didn't know specifically that the invasion would take place further west along the beach. The actual estimates death toll for the allied forces varies, but is now believed to be around the reagion of 5000, not including wounded or missing. Winston Churchill believed that the death toll was going to be in excess of 20 000, so the death toll is significantly lower, but still very much so high.If you want to know specifically why the death toll was this high, or specifically why the US toll was high, then it is largely due to the fact that the Americans had the task of taking Omaha beach. Prior to the landings there was a massive bombing of the German defensives, however, what the allies weren't aware of, was the fact that the bombings had missed their target, and had largely been ineffective on the German defenses, particularly around Omaha beach. The US soldiers also had a longer stretch of beach to traverse. When you bear that in mind with the fact that the German defenses were still in tact, it explains why the toll was that high. hope this helpsHello one other reason the German machine guns that were being used were a 30 caliber stien gun that fired upward of 800 rpm one German machinegunner fired over 200000 rounds at the invading allies i also hope this helps
