The social and economic effects of the Depression __________

A) affected only the wealthier classes
B) hit the middle class especially hard
C) lasted only a few months past 1929
D) were harsh only in the case of the lower classes
E) came to light only gradually


Answer: B

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Two different concepts of a ?social contract? theory were put forth by

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One of Martin Luther's greatest protests against the church was the selling of indulgences

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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