What changed for members of the Third Estate following the Renaissance?

A. Peasants made up a smaller majority of the Third Estate than they did previously.
B. More peasants became legally free and sought to keep a greater share of their labor.
C. Many members of the Third Estate became members of the Second Estate.
D. Conditions worsened to a state not seen for hundreds of years.
E. They turned to the Catholic Church for support and guidance.


Answer: B

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