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Generally we speak of " dark ages " . However, Historians prefer the terms "late antiquity " or "high middle ages" ( it cover the periode from 476 A.D to circa 1000 AD
Collateral. You can borrow money against a house or car, but if you default and don't pay it back you will lose the house or car, or whatever you used as collateral.
Because of British seizure of American ships and because of impressment of American seamen. :) I hope this helps!
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B: they supported merchants and trade
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