What Was the Function of a Pesthouse in the Preindustrial

question 21

Multiple Choice

What was the function of a pesthouse in the preindustrial period?

• A)To house people who had a contageous disease.
• B)To provide refuge to those who were threatened by pests.
• C)To eradicate pests.
• D)To treat contageous diseases.

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