The correct answer should be by creating a labor shortage that pushed the continent toward a market economy
People started earning a lot more because the competition was reduced and people started to pay more to get things. Peasants started earning more and the economy started growing since there was now fewer people. People who were skilled at things were now a minority.
A push factor is best defined as factors that makes you leave your country.
The best answer would be <span>The Church maintained a firm control of the political leaders but began to lose ground as they became more corrupt. Due to the failing rulers Machiavelli, tried to give an advise to the Medici on how to maintain power in a corrupt society. Maintaining that it is better to be feared than to be loved, as this would ensure the continuity of their rule.</span>
