Use the graph below and your knowledge of world history to answer the following question:

A line graph depicting the approximate growth of the population in Europe from 1750 through 2000. The y-axis of the graph starts at zero and goes to 800 million, using an interval of 100 million. The graph shows the population of Europe was approximately 150 million in 1750, 200 million by 1800, 275 million by 1850, 400 million by 1900, 550 million by 1950, and 725 million by 2000.

Which of the following inferences is supported by the graph?
a. The population in Europe increased significantly from 1750 to 2000, likely due to advancements encouraged by the Scientific Revolution.
b. The population in Europe decreased significantly from 1750 to 2000, likely due to brutal religious wars that plagued the region for centuries.
c. The population in Europe increased significantly from 1750 to 2000, likely due to the French Revolution, which drastically increased standards of living across the continent.
d. The population in Europe decreased significantly from 1750 to 2000, likely due to major epidemics that were commonplace after 1750.