Scandinavian colonization affected trade in Europe in both good and bad ways. Most of the time, it showed more problems than successes.

1. Challenges in Joining Trade:

   • They didn’t have enough resources, which made it hard to explore and trade a lot.
   • The tough weather made it difficult to grow crops.

2. Cultural and Political Hurdles:

   • Stronger countries often resisted, making trade harder.
   • Differences in language and culture led to misunderstandings.

3. Economic Issues:

   • Focusing more on raiding made it hard to build healthy trade relationships.
   • Disagreements among themselves took away from focusing on trade.

To fix these issues:

• Building better friendships with other European countries could help trade flow smoothly.
• Putting money into better farming techniques could help make resources stable and encourage more trading.