The most valid conclusion about the effect of the Black Death was that it
A) spread quickly through Europe in one decade.
B) was probably carried by cats.
C) resulted in death for about one-quarter to one-third of the population.
D) would have been much worse, except the population was fairly well nourished.
E) claimed more lives in the small towns than in the crowded cities.

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The statement "resulted in death for about one-quarter to one-third of the population" is the most valid conclusion about the effect of the Black Death based on historical accounts and research. Option A is partially correct, but it does not convey the impact of the disease. Option B is not a widely accepted theory. Option D is not supported by historical evidence. Option E is a generalization and not supported by data.

The Most Valid Conclusion About the Effect of the Black