Read chapter 26 sections 1-3 and answer the following questions:

1) What led to the growth and development of Venice's trade?

They had to depend on sea and trade since the land wasnt fertile
2) How did the location of Flanders help it become an important trading center?

being next to the sea they could build harbors where ships could stop and trade.
3) What were Fairs?

chief routes that France used to stop and trade with other merchants
4) Who sponsored fairs and why?

Nobles and so merchants could trade with far away travelers. Also people could settle debts they had by paying there.
5) How did most towns develop in the Middle Ages?

Merchants stopped moving there stuff and soon found places to store there stuff.
6) What was the Black Death?  How many people died from it?

A plague that swept through Europe and killed millions of people.
7) What changes did burghers want to make in feudal laws?

Murderers were hung, and minor crimes were just put in a board and chained so all the people can look at him.