The term Black Death refers to what characteristic of the plague?
A. the discoloration of the victims' skin
B. claims that it originated in Africa
C. the association of the plague with moral failure
D. religious literature associating the plague with Satan
Answer: A
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a. Overeager British customs officials gunned down a French smuggler on an American vessel. b. A British customs patrol boat ran aground in its pursuit of an American smuggler vessel and was set on fire by a band of angry colonists. c. The British learned about an early diplomatic effort of the colonists to gain French support for their revolutionary war for independence. d. The murder of a British customs officer on a French smuggler boat brought the wrath of the British Empire to the colonies.
Which of the following was a crucial factor in determining winners in the computer-based economy?
A. education level B. geographic location C. gender D. ethnic origin
The expansion of the United States in the 19th century included all of the following states and territories except
a. Louisiana. b. Texas. c. Oregon. d. None of these answers are correct.
Why did the discovery of gold in faraway California cause consternation in the South?
a. The flood of new wealth from California threatened to upset the delicate financial balance between the North and South. b. The influx of foreign miners to California meant more non-whites on American soil. c. The fertile soils in California were amenable to cotton growing. d. The lure of gold might cause many more slaves to run away. e. The rapid influx of settlers seeking their fortunes caused the territory to quickly seek statehood.