Which of the following was thought by contemporaries to have caused the Black Death?

A. the pope
B. the Jewish community
C. bacteria
D. poor hygiene


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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When World War I erupted in Europe in August 1914, most Americans were eager to participate

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Within only two months of taking office, President Martin Van Buren ran into trouble because of

A. a diplomatic crisis with Great Britain that favored the Whigs. B. the problems associated with the Trail of Tears. C. a business panic that became a lingering depression. D. antislavery protests.

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Opportunities for women in the eighteenth century were ________

A) increasing B) expanding dramatically C) unchanging D) disappearing

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