Which of the following best explains why the feudal system developed? . a. more and more people in europe were demanding political rights, and the feudal system spelled out the rights each class of people should have. b. europeans wanted to curb the power of the church, and the feudal system made it clear that nobles would write local laws, organize courts, and collect taxes. c. viking raiders and armed bands threatened everyone, but kings had lost power and could not protect everyone. under the feudal system, nobles could protect . d. as cities in europe grew, nobles r