<span>The lives of peasants throughout medieval Europe were extremely difficult.Under feudalism, peasants lived in a state of serfdom, a condition that essentially turned them into rural slaves.Feudalism declined steadily the throughout medieval period and was nearly extinct in Western Europe by the Renaissance. This was due in part to the demographic catastrophe in Europe that occurred as a result of the Black Death and the increasing indignation among peasants regarding increasingly severe tax policies.The life of a Medieval peasant changed with the seasons.Small animals required slaughtering during the autumn as it was not economic or practical to feed animals during the winter. The meat was then preserved in salt. Bread was a mainstay of the Medieval Peasant. Corn, grain, cabbage, ale or cider was obtained from the local area.The Catholic Church wielded extreme power and influence during the medieval period, shaping the social, cultural, and political fabric of peasant life in Europe.Although the life of a peasant was incredibly exhausting and grueling, there was a vibrant tradition of pageants and festivals that reflected a rich medieval-peasant folk culture.</span>
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The Answer is A because I just read the whole lesson.
