What led to the growth of the middle class during the Renaissance? The patronage of artists increased.
New printing methods were used more.
Increased trade made the economy strong.
People could afford more goods as prices dropped.

sectionalism continues to divide the nation as the question of slavery being allowed in the mexican cession became a problem. -the results of the mexican war spark secession in the south because the north did not want to allow slavery in the territories won.

answer; human capital;