The feudal tradition contributed to later development of the idea of liberty because
A)vassals possessed personal rights that their lord was legally bound to respect.
B)lords enjoyed unlimited freedom of action vis-à-vis their vassals.
C)feudal thought gave later advocates of liberty and equality before the law something to react against.
D)of the Christian notion that God cared about the salvation of each individual soul.
E)nobles believed that their position freed them from accountability.

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Vassals in the feudal system were granted personal rights that their lords were legally bound to uphold, such as protection and fair treatment. This idea of individual rights and liberties laid the groundwork for later developments in the concept of liberty.

The Feudal Tradition Contributed to Later Development of the Idea