Which of the following was NOT proposed by contemporaries theorized as causes of the Black Death?
A. The Jews poisoning the Christians
B. Volcanic fumes from the earth
C. Sinful behavior by Christians
D. The practice of flagellation
E. A work of the devil
Answer: D
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Although it made him unpopular, John Jay considered his treaty with Britain a success because
a. it kept America neutral in the conflict between Britain and France. b. it opened up the West to further settlement. c. it allowed American ships to trade throughout the continent. d. it won compensation for slaveowners who lost slaves during the Revolution.
The most significant aspect of the first year of the Revolutionary War was
A. the number of significant battles won by the Americans. B. the long lull in fighting between British and American forces at Boston. C. France's decision to ally openly with the United States. D. Great Britain's decision to use mercenaries.
Why did the effort to confine tribes to well-defined reservations fail?
a. The boundaries of reservations were often unclear. b. Reformers pressured Congress to reverse the policy. c. The government found it too expensive to implement. d. Many Native Americans refused to stay within their assigned areas.
Discuss the population explosion, urbanization, and other demographic factors of the industrial revolution. Discuss the growth of huge industrial cities during the nineteenth century. What would the life of the new urban dweller be like? What would be the implications of this existence?
What will be an ideal response?