As feudalism ended in western europe, which two groups became the backbone of the middle class? a) clergy and farmers b) farmers and doctors c) lawyers and merchants d) merchants and ship owners

Option D. Merchants and ship owners is the correct answer.

As the feudalism ended in Europe, it was replaced by mercantilism in which merchants and ship owners played an important role. The discovery of sea routes enabled the merchants and ship owners to enjoy the profits of a growing international trade. The merchants and ship owners took great risks in shipping products and materials across the seas and thus became the backbone of middle class and society of the time.

using the map image above, answer a, b, and c. a. briefly explain the historical context of this map image.b. briefly explain one economic or social development in the period 1607–1754 that could be used to explain what the cartographer (mapmaker) shows in the map image. c. briefly explain one social development in the period 1607–1754 that could be used to explain the distinctions shown in the map image.your responses: a.during this time period the colonies had recently been formed by the british. the colonies were grouped into three sections based on common beliefs, lively hood, and how they interacted. the new england colonies had passed the mayflower compact and they focused on trade, shipbuilding, and fishing. the middle colonies had purchased land from the native americans and dealt mostly with the export of wheat, banking, and shipping.

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