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There wasn't much trade outside of Europe in the Middle Ages. Shipping hadn't developed and it wasn't until 1492 with the sailing of Columbus that the New World and old met. The only trade route was the Silk Road and that was late Middle Ages. The Crusaders brought back things, ideas, and skills that changed Europe. Eventually Italy will become the leading traders of Europe.

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