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Explain how the “middle class” began to weaken the power of the nobility (and feudalism) in Europe.

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Why did the feudal system deteriorate?

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Due to the 11th Century Economic Revolution

2. Restoring trade with the Near East Slaves were freed from the land by trading. be a craftsman It was promoted to the middle class and had economic influence.

3. Plague and plague spread across Europe in the 14th century, making labor scarce. Landed slaves have the opportunity to be free. relocate The manor system then disintegrates.

4. There are mercenaries, farmers fled to be mercenaries. Farmers riot.

5. The Crusades and the 100 Years' War cost many knights' deaths. the king seizes power

Returned from the nobility by a merchant middle class support The king began to have direct contact with the people who had real power to rule. disband the army of the nobles The feudal system evolved into absolute monarchy in Spain and later France.

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