Renaissance -- Out of the Middle Ages - 2 views
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more than enough money to meet their basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.
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leisure time to spend on education and entertainment.
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As the fortunes of merchants, bankers, and tradespeople improved, they had more than enough money to meet their basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. They began to desire larger, more luxurious homes, fine art for these residences, sumptuous clothing to show off their wealth in public, and exotic delicacies to eat. These desires of the middle class stimulated the economy.
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