In Western Europe,towns used charters to

A) expand their boundaries.
B) limit the rights of the townspeople.
C) ensure that townspeople attended church.
D) limit the control of nobles and rulers over the town.
E) allow for the founding of a university within the town.

Charters

Legal documents granting rights, privileges, or authority, usually from a monarch or other sovereign authority, to an individual, group, or organization.

Western Europe

A region comprising the western part of Europe, known for its developed economies, democratic governments, and rich cultural history.

Nobles

A social class distinguished by hereditary titles or offices, often holding significant land, wealth, and influence.