Question

why did the merchants from towns in Europe begin employing peasants and artesian within the village in the 17th century

Answer 1

(i) ln 17th and 18th centuries merchants from towns in Europe began moving to the countryside supplying money to peasants and artisans persuading them to produce for an international market.
(ii) With the expansion of world trade and acquisition of colonies in different parts of the world, the demand for goods increased.
(iii) Since production in towns and cities was controlled by powerful guilds, the merchants , began employing peasant and artisans from villages. These artisans were not controlled by guilds.

Answer 2

Because at that time guilds were much stronger in town and merchant were able to get cheap workers in villages as most of people were unemployed