Question

question 4 of 10
why did england feel vulnerable to attack at the end of the 14th century?

a. the king had recently died, and england had no consistent leadership.

b. half of england’s food supply had been destroyed by drought.

c. a plague had killed hundreds of thousands of people across the country.

d. other countries were improving their militaries and growing stronger.

Explanation:

At the end of the 11th century (specifically 1066), King Edward the Confessor of England died without a clear heir, leading to a succession crisis and weak leadership. This instability made England vulnerable to invasion (e.g., the Norman Conquest by William the Conqueror). Options B, C, and D do not align with the key context of England’s vulnerability at this time.

Answer:

A. The king had recently died, and England had no competent leadership