Increasing trade between European countries and their colonies contributed to the development of "capitalism," since it became far easier for firms and people to profit from sales.
Artisans organized medieval crafting guilds for a very good reason - it was mostly because it benefited themselves. They found out that if they stuck together and helped each other out in certain times, it was beneficial for them as they could earn more and have less "stress" with not having jobs or enough equimpent or knowledge.
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