Question

What effect did the bubonic plague have on European feudalism?

A
It hastened feudalism's decline due to the system's reliance on peasant labor.

B
Refugees migrated to the countryside, leading successful manors to grow into cities.

C
It contributed to the rise of feudalism as survivors banded together for support.

D
It promoted the growth of private hospitals, which started as sick houses on rich manors.

Answer 1

Bubonic plague effected on European feudalism as it hastened feudalism's decline due to the system's reliance on peasant labor.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Bubonic Plague was an epidemic disease which had spread in Europe in 14th century and resulted in the death of 30-60% of European population. This deadly disease has also resulted in the decline of Feudalism.

The system of feudalism largely dependent of the peasants or labourers which were known as serfs who were employed by the knights and worked under the barons( who worked for the kings).

The Black death or the plague had affected the peasants the most hence breaking the system as the now there was great shortage of labour.