The situation for the majority of people toward the end of the 1200s around the world is "80-90% were either serfs or slaves and lacked freedom."
This is evident in the fact that the system of serfdom started around the 11th century in Europe and grew throughout Western Europe and later towards Eastern Europe till around the 14th century when the Renaissance period began. The serfdom period was characterized by a majority of people being either serfs, domestic slaves, or lacked freedom until the period around 14th and 15th centuries when there was an increase in powerful rulers, towns, and an expanding economy.
Hence, in this case, the correct answer is option A "80-90% were either serfs or slaves and lacked freedom."
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