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A. Analyze the causes and responses to the Black Death (suggested length of 1–2 pages) by doing the following:
1. Describe the cause(s) of the Black Death.
2. Explain how humans contributed to the spread of the Black Death.
3. Describe the response(s) to the Black Death.
B. Analyze the causes and responses to the 1918 influenza pandemic (suggested length of 1–2 pages) by doing the following:
1. Describe the cause(s) of the 1918 influenza pandemic.
2. Explain how humans contributed to the spread of the influenza virus in 1918.
3. Describe the response(s) to the 1918 influenza pandemic.
C. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
D. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
