Historian Dr. James Wong argues that the Black Death paradoxically improved living standards for surviving peasants by creating labor shortages.
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readingWhich historical data would best support Wong's economic argument?
A
The plague killed millions of people
B
After the plague, wages for agricultural workers rose 40% and serfdom declined as lords competed for scarce labor
C
Medieval medicine was primitive
D
The plague spread along trade routes
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. Wage increase + serfdom decline proves living standard improvement through labor scarcity.
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