Which of the Following Was Not a Consequence of the Higher

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not a consequence of the higher food prices caused by growing demand for agricultural produce in towns and cities?

• A)Lords sought to grow more food for profit on their estates.
• B)Many serfs were no longer legally tied to the land and were converted into free peasants.
• C)Almost all peasants gained complete economic independence from their lords.
• D)Labor services were often converted into monetary payments or fixed rents.
• E)All of the above.

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