What Piece of Infrastructure Was Built in London in Response

question 3

Multiple Choice

What piece of infrastructure was built in London in response to three outbreaks of cholera?

• A) Telegraph lines to report outbreaks
• B) Ports to quarantine the sick
• C) Sewers to get rid of waste water
• D) Ports to bring in more shipments of medicine

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Definitions:

Tax Revenue

The income a government collects from taxes, used to fund public services and infrastructure.

Excise Tax

A targeted tax imposed on the sale of specific goods and services, such as alcohol, tobacco, and fuel.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to market stability.

Progressivity

A characteristic of a tax system in which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, placing a larger burden on high-income earners.