Which of the following statements concerning the society and economy of the warlord or shogun era in Japanese history is most accurate?
a. The frequent combat of the warlord era suppressed the development of artisan or merchant classes in Japan.
b. Despite political chaos, improvements in agricultural techniques and incentives led to occupation of previously uncultivated areas.
c. The farm economy continued to improve due to the introduction of the three field system from Europe.
d. Due to the incessant warfare, the Japanese economy was reduced to barbarism.
e. The peasantry were further reduced in status as the agricultural economy experienced rapid reductions in the acreage under production.
Answer: B