Read the following passage from the diary of a merchant who lived during the spread of a deadly disease known as the black plague. then answer the question. 14th november, 1356 it has been some years since the black plague struck england. life is returning to normal. people are recovering from the trauma of losing their loved ones. they are learning to rebuild their lives. even so, the lords are finding it difficult to find laborers to work on their farms. they are paying a handsome price to anyone who knows the job well and is willing to work. even though i am a merchant, i am tempted to switch professions. however, i tell myself it is a matter of time before my luck changes. there will be plenty of opportunities to earn good money by selling my wares. maybe moving to a new city would . cousin john has been suggesting a visit. maybe london would have opportunities for a cloth merchant. what can you infer from the passage?

The articles of confederation: article ii. each state retains its sovereignty =, freedom and independence, and every power, jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the united states, in congress assembled article iii. the said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other against all forced offered to, or attacks made upon them, or nay of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade or nay other pretence the united states, in congress assembled, shall never engage in a war.. nor enter into any treaties or alliances, nor coin money.. nor borrow money on the credit of the united states, nor appropriate money, nor agree upon the number of vessels of war to be built or purchased, or the number of land or sea forces to be raised, nor appoint a commander in chief of the army or navy, unless nine states assent approve to the same, nor shall a question on any other point, excerpt for adjourning from day to day, be determined, unless by the votes of a majority of the united states in congress assembled summary