The 1741 panic in New York City that led to 34 executions was sparked by:
A) a series of murders.
B) the seizing of the armory.
C) a rally of boisterous Irish.
D) the imprisonment of twenty free blacks.
E) plans to burn some of the city.
Ans: E) plans to burn some of the city.
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