Which of the following was one reason for the breakdown of the feudal order after the Black Death spread through Europe?

Question

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Responses

Peasants overthrew kings and took over governments.

Peasants overthrew kings and took over governments.

Lords could not hire enough people to work their land.

Lords could not hire enough people to work their land.

The Church became more powerful.

The Church became more powerful.

Knights no longer wanted to serve lords.

Answer 1

The correct reason for the breakdown of the feudal order after the Black Death spread through Europe is:

Lords could not hire enough people to work their land.

The Black Death significantly reduced the population, leading to a labor shortage. This, in turn, weakened the feudal system as peasants gained more bargaining power and sometimes demanded better conditions or wages, causing a shift in the social structure.