Read this scenario, and then answer the question that follows.

a european nation in the middle ages enjoys friendly relationships with its neighboring nations. the merchant class is prosperous because there are plenty of trade opportunities within the nation and between the neighboring nations. disputes between warlords have been crushed and resolved. the peasant class is happy in this nation.

based on this information, what can you conclude about this european nation?

a. this nation has a strong monarch and a strong government.

b. this nation has a strong marriage alliance with a neighboring state.

c. this nation has no sumptuary laws in place restricting the merchants.

d. this nation has a surplus of labor that gives the nobles power.

you!