The creation of the index of forbidden books by the church was in part a result of which of the following a. anger over being forced to give up lavish lifestyles b. a lack of trust in the ability of the faithful to read texts without being led astray c. a new emphasis on obedience that had been passed down from the jesuits d. anxiety over the impending thirty years war

the correct answer is d. in john paston's letter written friday, 14, 1476, he expresses his fear that he may have to go to war.

indeed, although the black death was ravaging europe, the pastons were relatively safe from it due to their social status as they were part of the landed gentry. it is clear that the vast majority of the victims of the pandemic were the poor. the reason why he is weary of having to go to war is because at the particular time england was also devastated by the war of the roses and paston, being a courtesan was inevitably involved.