<span>The economic system that was most prevalent in Europe of the Early Middle Ages was the manorial system, which some people equate with feudalism and some don't. During the Middle Ages, a mercantile system also developed slowly, until it became very important in the Late Middle Ages and, ultimately, dominant in the Renaissance.</span>
They wanted to be independent from being in control of other nations.
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David R. Montgomery (first)
