Which of the following was NOT a consideration in the reform of serfdom?
a. Periodic peasant uprisings focused on lack of freedom, undue obligations, and lack of land
b. An attempt to sweep away the tightly knit peasant communities on which serfdom depended
c. The preservation of aristocratic power
d. The development of a vigorous and mobile labor force
e. A desire to meet Western humanitarian standards
Answer: B