Question

Why did the growth of trade and industry weaken feudalism?

(1 point)
Responses.

Peasants left manors for towns where they could find work.

Peasants left manors for towns where they could find work.

The rise of a merchant class weakened the power of monarchs.

The rise of a merchant class weakened the power of monarchs.

Feudal manors switched from agriculture to manufacturing.

Feudal manors switched from agriculture to manufacturing.

Agriculture stopped being profitable because merchants imported food.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The growth of trade and industry weakened feudalism because it shifted economic power away from the traditional feudal system of agriculture-based manors and towards a more market-based economy. This allowed for increased mobility and opportunities for peasants, who left the manors for towns where they could find work in the new industries. Additionally, the rise of a merchant class challenged the power of monarchs and feudal lords, as they accumulated wealth and influence through trade. The shift from agriculture to manufacturing on feudal manors also played a role in weakening the feudal system. Lastly, the ability for merchants to import food and other goods made agriculture less profitable, further undermining the traditional feudal economic structure.