The Statute of Laborers Attempted to

question 33

Multiple Choice

The Statute of Laborers attempted to

• A)force all workers to stay in their chosen profession.
• B)limit wages to pre-plague levels.
• C)fix prices at artificially low levels.
• D)improve the lot of England's working poor.
• E)expand the number of people who could vote.

Comprehend the role of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency.

Acknowledge the impact of post-World War II independence movements around the globe.

Grasp the societal changes brought about by the civil rights movement and key figures within it.

Analyze the relationship between the United States and other countries during the 1950s.

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White Temple

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