Borcherts 4 stages Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Urbanization - correct answer Shifting population balance between urban and rural areas Social Surplus - correct answer Production of basic goods over and above what is needed for subsistence Frontier Mercantilism - correct answer Cities were commercial centers Little industry - some traditional crafts People would live above their shops Very small and specialized True 'walking' cities People didn't get around too much No formal transportation (Horse and cart if you could afford i...