Economically, the Great Plague and the Crises of the Fourteenth

question 36

Multiple Choice

Economically, the great plague and the crises of the fourteenth century had what effect?

• A)They devastated peasants but not nobles.
• B)They brought an economic boom to landlords.
• C)They raised wages because of a scarcity of labor.

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Federal Government

The system of government in the United States that encompasses the three branches (executive, legislative, and judicial) established by the Constitution to govern the nation as a whole.

Postwar Economic Boom

A period of rapid economic expansion and high growth in GDP and employment, typically occurring after the end of a major war, notably observed after World War II.

Government Spending

The total expenses incurred by the government, including expenditures on public services, infrastructure, defense, and welfare programs.

Labor Unions

Organizations that represent workers in negotiations with employers over wages, work conditions, and rights.