The Development of States Had Many Consequences

question 13

Multiple Choice

The development of states had many consequences. One of the more dramatic consequences was

• A) everyone had to be responsible for growing food.
• B) larger and denser population.
• C) states had a tendency to shrink over time.
• D) class stratification broke down and everyone was equal.

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