Why did many couples in Germany believe that sexual relations could begin when an engagement had been announced?
a. Because marriage was no longer seen as a sacrament.
b. Because as long as the bann had been announced, it was recognition enough of commitment.
c. To prevent any obstacle to pregnancy
d. Because in the Middle Ages, many peasants did not have access to formal recognition of marriage.
e. Because many women would die in childbirth.
c
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