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They had limited farming land to support a growing population - they had the choice of conquering more land or trade. They chose the latter.
With limited land and a burgeoning population, they didn't have the land to support it and could either conquer more land or turn to trade. They chose trade.
because the items that people trade can buy them food
Trade, Farming. Trade, Farming.
They had insufficient arable land to support an expanding population and were faced with either conquering new land or trade. They chose trade.
They started as farmers, and wanting goods not produced in their territory, traded their surplus of foodstuffs, timber and dies for those goods. They were so successful at this that they extended this direct trade to carry-trade, that is they also carried goods between their trading partners to meet demand for goods they did not produce themselves. To facilitate this they established a trading fleet and warships to protect them, and trading stations around the Mediterranean and in Mesopotamia - they even went as far as Britain for tin.
it is farming to produce food for one family and a little extra for trade
The North primarily focused on commercial farming due to its more developed economy and access to markets. This type of farming involved producing crops and livestock for sale and trade rather than just for personal consumption. Commercial farming allowed the North to generate income, take advantage of technological advancements, and contribute to the region's industrial growth.
Religion. Mercantile systems primarily focus on commerce, trade, and economic activities, rather than religious beliefs or practices.
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The increased farming and trade made businesses grow, so that meant more farm workers and slaves. Trade routes too, grew bigger and larger trades kicked in.
The increased farming and trade made businesses grow, so that meant more farm workers and slaves. Trade routes too, grew bigger and larger trades kicked in.