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What was the commercial revolution?

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The commercial revolutions was a period of economic expansion and colonialism that began in the middle ages and lasted until the early 18th century. It was followed by the industrial revolution in the mid 18th century.

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The Commercial Revolution was the creation of a European economy based on trade.

Step-by-step explanation:

It began in the 11th century with the Crusades and lasted until the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century.

With the Crusades the European rediscovered spices, silks, and other commodities. The commercial revolution is marked by an increase in general commerce, and in the growth of financial services such as banking, insurance, and investing.

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