One reason for the breakdown of the feudal order after the Black Death was the severe decrease in the labor force. The Black Death wiped out a significant portion of the population, including many serfs and peasants who worked the land for feudal lords. With fewer workers available, labor became scarce and more valuable, leading to increased demands for higher wages and better working conditions. This shift in the labor market weakened the power and control that feudal lords had over their subjects, ultimately contributing to the breakdown of the feudal system.
