Question

Which statement investigates the origin of the transatlantic trade network? (1 point
The transatlantic trade network originated with the growth of nationalism, as countries amassed colonies as a symbol of power.
The transatlantic trade network originated as a response to power imbalances between the colonies and their mother countries.
• The transatlantic trade network originated with the increased demand for enslaved labor in the Americas.
The transatlantic trade network originated with the growth of mercantilism and the need to transport goods across the Atlantic Ocean.

Answer 1

The statement "The transatlantic trade network originated with the increased demand for enslaved labor in the Americas" investigates the origin of the transatlantic trade network.