What effect did the decline of feudalism in the 16th century have on the beginnings of capitalism? a) the church was urged to contribute to market towns in the form of taxes. b) the population of market towns declined as the common laborer moved back to the farm. c) as the feudal or manor centered economy ended there was a rebirth of towns that operated on free trade principles. d) merchants beginning to bring in raw materials created the need to force landowners to maintain control over their feudal estates

C) As the feudal or manor centered economy ended there was a rebirth of towns that operated on free trade principles.

Explanation:

While some aspects of capitalism were visible even centuries before, in the 16th century it started to begin as we know it today. As feudal lords clashed between them they collapsed the old feudal economy. Now that people could work for themselves and not for a master meant that trade was booming and people owned their shops, workshops, and other businesses that they could not before because they were tied to a master.

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