i know it is late in responding. Just for future reference to another who is looking for the answer.
Choices:
A. the people began to asset their rights as individuals and demanded greater freedoms.
B. the population was mostly urban because people sought opportunities in the cities.
C. the population was mostly rural, made up of farming communities.
D. an improved economic system was created based upon the introduction of paper money and credit.
The answer is C.