In the Seventeenth Century,the Standard of Living in Europe Declined

In the seventeenth century,the standard of living in Europe declined because of

A) inflation because there was a flood of precious metals from the New World.
B) decreased population from the plague and wars.
C) deforestation, which eroded soil when timber was sold to build ships.
D) the emigration of many people to New World colonies.
E) the lack of technological advancement in this time period.