Joseph II's Conversion of Peasant Labor Obligations to Cash Payments

question 53

Multiple Choice

Joseph II's conversion of peasant labor obligations to cash payments

• A)had the support of the nobles.
• B)transformed a barter economy into a cash economy.
• C)was opposed by both nobles and peasants.
• D)remained in effect long after his death.

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