The Strengths Of Guilds During The Middle Ages

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During the Middle Ages guilds were created to protect the guild members and the customers. The guild would form rules and prices for trade so that business was performed fairly for all. If you were in a guild you would also have a better opportunity to voice your opinions. Apprentices were taught by masters to go through the ranks and become a master. Families would send their sons at an early age to be an apprentice so they had time to master the art. They would become journeyman and get paid for that then hopefully if they saved enough money open their own business. A guild supported its members and helped by caring for their family members if something happened to the member.
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