What made salaried officials more likely to be loyal to a medieval monarch than the landed nobles?
A) If the official did not support the king, it was easy to cut off his wages.
B) Ordinary people wanted a strong government that provided security and favored trade.
C) Salaried officials preferred a weak king who wouldn't threaten their interests.
D) Currency was very rare at this time, therefore a salary was a very desirable thing to have.
E) Townspeople and churchmen had no other source of income and needed the salaries.
Answer: A
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