Changes in the distribution of wealth contributed to the growth of capitalism because
A)the accumulation of wealth in the hands of the wealthy invited investment.
B)the widening gap between rich and poor lowered the price of labor.
C)as merchants acquired wealth, they were able to outmaneuver and eventually marginalize the guilds.
D)accumulation of wealth invited further accumulation of wealth.
E)All of these

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All of these options contributed to the growth of capitalism. Accumulation of wealth in the hands of the wealthy provided them with resources to invest in new enterprises, while the widening gap between rich and poor led to a larger pool of labor available for hire at lower wages. As merchants acquired wealth, they were able to outcompete and eventually marginalize the guilds, which had previously held a significant share of economic power. And, as wealth accumulated, it invited further accumulation, as those who had money invested in new ventures and sought to expand their fortunes.

Changes in the Distribution of Wealth Contributed to the Growth