The Correct Answer Would Be:
~ It was not known whether all states would respond to an attack on one state.
Answer:
The plague spread through trade and animals on ships
Explanation:
Just read about it
If I'm not mistaken, it was used as a neutral zone. Basically splitting hostiles from non-hostiles. It was also being used as a safe haven for the poor who couldn't pay taxes.
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