Although European Peasants Were Free During the Early Modern Era

question 63

Multiple Choice

Although European peasants were free during the early modern era,

• A) they were obliged to provide ten years of military service.
• B) they were forced to head the decision-making offices of the government.
• C) their standards of living may have declined between 1500 and 1750.
• D) they rarely lived to age fifty.
• E) they were forced into overseas service as missionaries.

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