One of the biggest reasons for increased agricultural production in Europe was the
A. introduction of a heavier plow.
B. introduction of new crops from the Byzantine world.
C. official support of the serfs by the popes.
D. agricultural loans guaranteed by powerful Italian banks.
E. money invested in the countryside by the kings.
Answer: A
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A) the Army ended the traditional whiskey ration for troops. B) McGuffey's Readers included stories about the "scene of desolation" that liquor created. C) immigrants were willing to give up alcohol in order to be assimilated into American culture. D) some religious groups determined that drinking and Protestant Christianity were not compatible.