-It was mainly based on slave
-Kings were very rich and commoners usually didn't have a sustainable home
The north had better equipped weapons than the South
If you are asking due to the 15-1600s, then it's because the women back then were considered "unlawful" or "unacceptable" when they realized that they didn't have to be thrown around by the men. Women also did "witch-like" things such as warts, and long nails.
