Answer:
Option: C. a breakdown in the relationship between peasants and landowners.
Explanation:
Traditional village life in the 17th century witnessed a breakdown in the relationship between peasants and landlord in Europe. The revolution in France (French Revolution) have created a hostile situation in Europe where peasants were demanding freedom from their lords who own land. The peasant came under the third estate who exercise no right in society. The landowners were able to sell and use rights on peasants. All this led to the hostile relationship between the two.