Question

what is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? in the republican primary, the senator labeled his opponent a snake oil salesman. u.s. history greek history

Explanation:

The term "snake oil salesman" refers to people in U.S. history (especially during the era of traveling salesmen in the 19th/20th century) who sold fake or ineffective remedies (snake oil) by making false claims. Greek history does not relate to this allusion.

Answer:

A. U.S. history