After the Civil War, life expectancy at birth
a. decreased.
b. changed very little.
c. was much higher in Europe than in the United States.
d. measurably increased because of public health campaigns that promoted sound hygiene and health practices.
e. rose for women more than men.
Question 2
Thomas Jefferson was conscience-stricken about the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France because
a. the Federalists supported his action.
b. he was concerned that the purchase of the Louisiana Territory could arguably be considered to be unconstitutional.
c. he felt that the purchase was not a fair deal for France.
d. war with Spain might occur.
e. he feared the British might use it as an excuse to declare war on the United States.
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