How did the rise of the merchant class foreshadow the end of feudalism? A Merchants became more prosperous and could afford to become knights, so there were fewer people remaining in the peasant class.
B People began to mistrust the monarchy and turn to one another for protection. Since the merchants no longer felt that they needed the nobles, the whole system fell apart.
C Merchants started an uprising and demanded democracy. This led the people to revolt and fight for their independence.
D As towns replaced kingdoms, international trade became