Which best describes why a manor in the early Middle Ages was self-sufficient?

A manor was self-sufficient because it carried out many essential activities within the estate rather than relying on outside communities. Baking and maintenance work were done on the premises, so residents could meet some daily needs locally. Growing a variety of crops helped provide food, but choice B describes the broader range of work that supported the manor’s self-sufficiency.

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