Economically, the great plague and the crises of the fourteenth century
A)devastated peasants but not nobles.
B)brought an economic boom to landlords.
C)caused only minor changes in agricultural practices.
D)raised wages because of a scarcity of labor.
E)had little impact.

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The great plague caused a scarcity of labor as many of the population died, and as a result, wages for workers increased. This was beneficial for some peasants who were able to demand better working conditions and pay. However, it also hurt landlords who relied on cheap labor to farm their lands. The crisis of the fourteenth century, including famine and war, further worsened the situation for peasants but did not benefit the nobles. Overall, the economic impact was significant, and the changes in the labor market and agricultural practices that followed were long-lasting.

Economically, the Great Plague and the Crises of the Fourteenth