Humanism and Trade effects on Europe During the Renaissance, trade and humanism developed. Trade and humanism was a part of a lot with Europe and it even made Europe grow as a country. They affected Europe in many ways which will be explained later on. Trade had a different effect than humanism did on Europe. Trade was introduced to the Europeans and it took a huge toll on them. Once traders started to voyage, it led to the reemergence of a strong merchant class. Along with that, the advancement of cities started. With trade coming along it made Europeans attentive in many new goods and ideas. New ways of thinking spread across Europe and it also increased the desire among learning. Once trade came along, humanism came into the picture.
