Late Medieval Revival of Trade

Factors in the Revival of Trade

Decline in invasions/war

Innovations in Farming

Increased Population and

demand

Decline in Serfdom

Crusades stimulated trade

Decline of Serfdom

• Serfs could earn money by selling crops to towns people.

• Serfs could by their freedom.• Runaway serfs were free after a year.• The Black Death killed many people, so

demand for workers increased.