Sir Thomas Waldicott, a titled nobleman, was able to take actions to save himself and his immediate family from contracting the Black Plague. What did he most likely do?

A) He purchased the best medical care available.
B) He barricaded himself and his family in their London townhome.
C) He avoided the poor in his city.
D) He took his family to their country estate.

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Sangeeta Agarwal · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  During the time of the Black Plague, one of the most effective ways for the wealthy to avoid the disease was to leave densely populated urban areas, like London, and retreat to their country estates. This reduced their exposure to the disease, which was rampant in cities.

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