The Black Death resulted in a decline of the European population by
A)10 percent.
B)between 15 and 25 percent.
C)between 25 and 50 percent.
D)between 50 and 75 percent.
E)80 percent.

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The Black Death, which swept through Europe in the mid-14th century, resulted in a decline of the European population between 25 and 50 percent. While the exact number of deaths is difficult to determine due to limited record keeping at the time, it is estimated that the plague killed tens of millions of people.

The Black Death Resulted in a Decline of the European