Which statement describes how kings gained power in Western Europe during the late Middle Ages?
A. They seized land from nobles and gave it to vassals who would swear allegiance to them.
B. They granted civil rights and land titles to peasants in return for their political support.
C. They closed monasteries to ensure that people would have no access to learning.
D. They reduced their land holdings in order to limit the influence of local barons and dukes.

I think this one is A.

Question

Which statement describes how kings gained power in Western Europe during the late Middle Ages?  
  A. They seized land from nobles and gave it to vassals who would swear allegiance to them.   
  B. They granted civil rights and land titles to peasants in return for their political support.   
  C. They closed monasteries to ensure that people would have no access to learning.   
  D. They reduced their land holdings in order to limit the influence of local barons and dukes. 

I think this one is  A.

anonymous · Answer

Yeah A was a common way for Kings during the late Middle Ages to gain power, if it wasn't through war and conquering.

anonymous · Answer

Yes indeed.

anonymous · Answer

and a sounds like something greedy power wanting kings would do more than any other answer choice.

anonymous · Answer

Very true!