The Vikings’ mythology, craftsmanship, literature, and seafaring skills became a part of the European inheritance.
The Industrial Revolution made it easy for goods to be produced in large quantities. ... New inventions allowed crop production to increase each year, especially cotton. More slaves were needed to pick cotton until slavery was outlawed. The cotton gin removed seeds from the bowl.
Answer:
The consumer or buyer and the free market due to lack of competition.
Explanation:
They essentially dictated the rules. They had a monopoly and could exploit consumers by charging any price they wanted and by stifling free market competition thus limiting innovation and further development in their fields.