Although European Peasants Were Free During the Early Modern Era

Although European peasants were free during the early modern era,

A) they were obliged to provide ten years of military service.
B) they were forced to head the decision-making offices of the government.
C) their standards of living may have declined between 1500 and 1750.
D) they faced increasing competition from African slaves.
E) they were forced into overseas service as missionaries.