The shift in Europe from very labor-intensive grain farming to the raising of cattle and sheep was most likely a result of

Question

A.
the Crusades.
B.
the Black Death.
C.
the Renaissance.
D.
the Feudal System.

Answer 1

The shift in Europe from very labor-intensive grain farming to the raising of cattle and sheep was most likely a result of B. the Black Death. The Black Death, which killed a significant portion of the population in the 14th century, led to labor shortages that made it more advantageous for landowners to raise livestock, which required less labor than grain farming. This shift also allowed for a more profitable economy based on wool and meat production.