In the west, the definining feature of the modern era is the development of all forces of modernity, i.e., science, reason, democracy, liberty and equality. Medieval is in fact a term that is used to describe a societal period that lacked all these features.
The best answer would be:
The lack of natural resources
<span>Resources in their country was not a problem in the process of gaining independence, Europe had confidence that they would proper independently. Because of their innovative resources and how they are able to use it. </span>
