Question

Why did merchant guilds form in the Middle Ages?

To serve local churches
To build cathedrals
To eliminate competition between merchants
To protect merchants and their goods?

Answer 1

Any guesses?

Answer 2

if you still need help, this website will definitely help you: http://www.lordsandladies.org/guilds-in-the-middle-ages.htm

the "The Reasons why Guilds in the Middle Ages were established" and "The Purpose of Guilds in the Medieval times of the Middle Ages" sections will give you your answer

Answer 3

yep