Virgin Soil Epidemics Are Characterized by __________

question 29

Multiple Choice

Virgin soil epidemics are characterized by __________.

• A) outbreaks of disease that strike for the first time against a completely unprotected population
• B) extreme drought that results in devastating famine
• C) infectious diseases caused by sexual intimacy
• D) frequent recurrences of the same disease within a specific population

Evaluate the varying attitudes toward race, slavery, and freedom in colonial North America and their evolution over time.

Appraise the contributions and experiences of Africans and African Americans in the colonial labor systems, including the cultivation of key agricultural products.

Understand the role and impact of religious movements like the Great Awakening on colonial society.

Identify key historical figures and their contributions or impacts on colonial America and beyond.

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Definitions:

Mitosis

The process of cell duplication and division that generates all of an individual’s cells except sperm and ova.

Physical Presence

Being bodily in a place or situation, as opposed to being there in thought, spirit, or via electronic means.

Material Tools

Physical objects created or used by humans to perform tasks or achieve certain functions, ranging from simple implements to complex machinery.

Symbolic Tools

Systems of signs, symbols, and language that humans use to communicate, think, solve problems, and convey information.