One of the Major Economic Problems of the Sixteenth Century

question 43

Multiple Choice

One of the major economic problems of the sixteenth century in Europe was

• A)a dramatic fall in prices.
• B)a dramatic rise in prices.
• C)a failure of the grain market.
• D)a widespread famine.
• E)a population decline which led to massive unemployment.

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Definitions:

Antebellum Period

A term referring to the pre-Civil War era in the United States, characterized by economic growth in the South based on slavery and agricultural exports.

Skilled Trades

Occupations that require specific training, often both hands-on and in theory, such as electricians, plumbers, and carpenters.

Free Blacks

African Americans who were not enslaved, living primarily in the North and parts of the South before the Civil War.

Era

A period marked by distinctive character, events, or circumstances.