Which of the following best describes the urban revolts of the High Middle Ages? Generally, they
A)were not initiated by the poorest city dwellers but by those whose lot had improved somewhat.
B)were initiated by the guilds and were aimed as much against the other guilds as against the nobles.
C)occurred in the less developed regions of the continent.
D)occurred only in the newer towns where the social system was still in flux.
E)were successful, unlike peasant revolts.

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The urban revolts of the High Middle Ages were typically initiated by the artisan and merchant classes, who had achieved some level of prosperity but were still excluded from political power. The poorest city dwellers were not generally involved in these revolts.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Urban Revolts of the High