If you mean the middle ages the it didn't really grant any freedom. People were kept simple minded and growth was not praised and learning for only for the rich (nobility) and church members. You were considered an outcast if you didn't go to church.
France, Great Britain, Denmark, Norway, and Russia claimed the far north of North America. Today, The United States, Canada, and Denmark claim the far north of America. I hope that this helps you. happy holidays!
Because people were loosing jobs and Machines took peoples place!
Farming, especially cotton farming, thanks to eli whitney's cotton gin
