Question

Why did the merchants from towns in Europe begin employing peasants within the villages in the 17 th century

Answer 1

In the seventeenth century, merchants from towns in Europe began employing peasants and artisans within the villages. ... So, the merchants from towns in Europe started moving to the countryside because they could not expand production within towns. This was because urban crafts and trade guilds were powerful there.

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Answer 2

In 17th centuary, in towns, strong trade barriers were imposed by the kings.

Threre wes monopoly system in towns.

In villages, they can have cheap labor.

MARK BRILIENT