In the Eighteenth Century, the Diet of the Poorer Classes

question 73

Multiple Choice

In the eighteenth century, the diet of the poorer classes consisted largely of bread and

• A)dairy products.
• B)vegetables.
• C)wild game.
• D)meat.

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