Mercantilism is a "zero-sum" economic system, whereas the free enterprise system is based on expanding wealth. Free enterprise was meant to benefit both parties involved. <span />
The invention of the printing press by Gutenberg
protestant movements succeeded a great deal because of the invention of the printing press which enabled people to access the bible and theological materials and compare them with the status quo of the catholic church. The catholic church had long abused the ignorance of the laymen in access in the bible to come up with dogmas and canon laws that are un-Biblical. Some of the catholic liturgical traditions are yet to be repealed.
Answer: Powder Keg of Europe.
Explanation: This is due to numerous nationalistic movements against colonial powers, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire.
