I would say the merchant class.
The Commercial Revolution led to the adoption of mercantilism in Europe, while the Industrial Revolution contributed to the end of mercantilism.
European nations benefited from their African colonies in several ways, including access to valuable natural resources, new markets for their goods, and opportunities for economic and political expansion. Additionally, colonies provided a source of cheap labor and military manpower for the European powers.
Consumer goods became more important to European economies than agricultural products. (APEX)
The Industrial Revolution lead to Imperialism by Countries associated with the Industrial revolution started to produce goods that were cheaper and people had better quality homes.
The colonies provided an overland route by which to trade.
expansion of European influence overseas Rise to power of European nations bordering on the Atlantic
expansion of European influence overseas Rise to power of European nations bordering on the Atlantic
The commercial revolution was a period of European economic expansion, colonialism and mercantilism. It lasted from the 13th century until the 18th century, when it was succeeded by the industrial revolution.
It increased the European commercial revolution, which brought increased industry, more trade, and larger banks.
Both created fundamental changes in the European economy.
The main idea of the Commercial Revolution was the significant growth in European commerce, trade, and economic activity during the late Middle Ages and early modern period. It brought about changes such as the expansion of global trade networks, the rise of capitalism, and the development of banking systems.
Both created fundamental changes in the European economy.
Both created fundamental changes in the European economy.
Commercial Revolution
Europeans began to structure their economies around international trade during the Commercial Revolution.
The European middle class was more powerful after the Commercial Revolution than it was under feudalism.
The European middle class was more powerful after the Commercial Revolution than it was under feudalism.