Feudalism was characterized by a decentralized political system where local lords held power and people's lives were centered around the local community and manor. Larger political units were less cohesive, and the focus was on local governance and self-sufficiency.

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Feudalism

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Feudalism

A) had greater economic output per capita than did mid-nineteenth-century capitalism.
B) was made possible because of the development of strong states.
C) saw most people make many long voyages during the course of their lives.
D) was marked by focus on local community rather than larger political units.

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