In its origins the scientific revolution can be seen as another outcome of that sea change in European life and thought known as the Renaissance. In particular the new emphasis by intellectuals on the<span> studia humanitatis,</span><span> the 'study of humanity', with its concomitant concern for the</span><span> vita activa,</span><span> the 'active life' lived for the public good, as opposed to the traditional religious emphasis upon the contemplative life, stimulated new attitudes toward natural knowledge. </span>
The crisis in the United States spread to other countries because of a global financial industry.
The crisis in the United States began with problems in both the housing market and the financial system, but if it spread worldwide was because of the global character of the financial system. The collapse of the world financial system spread to other branches of the economy, which made it harder to recover.
It was the use of credit that became popular in many department stores, especially since this allowed the stores to charge interest on purchases, which added revenue.
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Peasants had an opportunity to move up in the social hierarchy by becoming artisans, merchants, or other types of professionals.