<span>Depending on the country, Aliens have few if any political rights. Rights are protections guaranteed by the state. Aliens are not citizens and have no relation with the state. Without the state to protect rights, Aliens can only perform in political capacities that are overtly public and do not require the states' protection.</span>
Vikings in the middle ages were known to trade, explore, raid and settle . to be assimilated into the rest of Christian Europe, which influenced the ideals of the Scandinavian rulers.
During the Renaissance, the European economy grew dramatically, particularly in the area of trade. Developments such as population growth, improvements in banking, expanding trade routes, and new manufacturing systems led to an overall increase in commercial activity.
