Question

how did the labor shortage following the black death affect peasant economic power? the feudal system became more rigid landowners maintained complete control of workforce peasants lost all economic mobility laborers gained unprecedented leverage in wage negotiations what long - term social transformation began during the black death period? total social stratification gradual breakdown of rigid class distinctions complete social equality immediate social revolution

Explanation:

The Black Death led to a significant labor shortage. With fewer workers available, peasants and laborers were in higher - demand. This gave them more power in wage negotiations as landowners needed their labor. Regarding the long - term social transformation, the rigid class structures of feudalism began to break down as the economic and social roles of different classes were disrupted by the labor shortage and other consequences of the Black Death.

Answer:

1. D. Laborers gained unprecedented leverage in wage negotiations
2. B. Gradual breakdown of rigid class distinctions