Question

Which statement best critiques the decision to abolish serfdom?(1 point)
Responses

While the abolishment of serfdom was a necessary step, it ultimately led to a feudal system, which was not approved by its people.
While the abolishment of serfdom was a necessary step, it ultimately led to a feudal system, which was not approved by its people.

While the abolishment of serfdom was a necessary step, it ultimately led to the Crimean War, which was a misstep for Russia.
While the abolishment of serfdom was a necessary step, it ultimately led to the Crimean War, which was a misstep for Russia.

While the abolishment of serfdom was a necessary step, it ultimately led to expansive social reform and legislative changes.
While the abolishment of serfdom was a necessary step, it ultimately led to expansive social reform and legislative changes.

While the abolishment of serfdom was a necessary step, it ultimately did not lead to substantial changes for the serfs or the country.

Answer 1

While the abolishment of serfdom was a necessary step, it ultimately did not lead to substantial changes for the serfs or the country.

Reason: Emancipation often left peasants with too little land, heavy redemption payments, and continuing obligations, so many social and economic conditions changed little.