Question

what is one explanation for a transition to hired labor by the 14th century? choose 1 answer: a as populations recovered from wars, famines, and plagues, the cost of labor came down; lords could derive rent from their tenants and pay a low price for hired help. b peasants were so exhausted from working so many jobs and so many hours that the lords could no longer rely on them. c peddlers in towns visited the estates in hopes of stealing jobs away from the peasants, a feat they managed successfully. d the peasants diverse set of skills meant he wasnt an expert in any of them, leaving lords to be dissatisfied with the work and turning to more specialized labor

Explanation:

In the 14th - century, due to population decline from wars, famines, and plagues, the cost of labor decreased. Lords could hire help at a low - price as fewer people were available for work, which was a factor in the transition to hired labor.

Answer:

A. As populations recovered from wars, famines, and plagues, the cost of labor came down; lords could derive rent from their tenants and pay a low price for hired help.