What was the result of the crusades opening travel to the near east and bringing back new goods? trade to western europe grew. interest for new trade routes declined. a stronger manor system developed.

equal pay act of 1963. the equal pay act, signed in to law by president john f. kennedy on june 10, 1963, was one of the first federal anti-discrimination laws that addressed wage differences based on gender. they felt that this would prevent employers from undercutting future wages for men.