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Under the feudal system, power and wealth were tied to land. Kings made large land grants in exchange for loyalty and military service, and landholders could in turn grant smaller portions of land to others in similar exchanges. In many places, peasants were required to stay on the land. Even for those who could leave, there was little incentive to do so as manors provided for all basic goods.

How did this system affect the social and political order in Europe?

A.
Trade and travel allowed for the exchange of new ideas, giving rise to the Protestant Revolution and decline of Catholic power.

B.
Political power was centralized in a few monarchies, giving them the power to resist and limit Catholic influence in their kingdoms.

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Trade and travel required strong infrastructure, leading the Catholic Church to take a prominent role in providing necessary services.

D.
Political power was decentralized, allowing the Catholic Church to amass great influence as one of the few centralized institutions.

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The feudal/manorial system decentralized political authority into local lords who controlled land and justice, while the Catholic Church remained one of the few Europe-wide, centralized institutions and thus gained great social and political influence.