There are several answers to this question. Some could be they were all very religious or the fact they all had and still have a lot of power and influence.
Artisans produced commodities made from glass, wood, clay and, iron. As trade increased toward the end of the medieval times, merchants became very important. The rise of the merchants boosted the development of towns and cities in the Middle Ages.
The answer is Supply and Demand, whatever people want to eat more of is what restaurants and other stores will make and sell. So, I think the correct answer would be "B".
Popular Sovereignty was undoing Missouri Compromise since voters chose fate of State.