How did the Crusades contribute to increasing trade in Europe?(1 point)

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The Crusades exposed Europeans to goods that they had never seen or experienced before, and they wanted more of them.
The Crusades exposed Europeans to goods that they had never seen or experienced before, and they wanted more of them.

The Crusades exposed Europeans to different forms of mercantilism, which made them realize they could trade with places that were farther away.
The Crusades exposed Europeans to different forms of mercantilism, which made them realize they could trade with places that were farther away.

The Crusades exposed Europeans to banks, which they had never seen or experienced before.
The Crusades exposed Europeans to banks, which they had never seen or experienced before.

The Crusades exposed Europeans to companies that they had never seen or experienced before, and they wanted to build companies of their own.

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The most accurate response is:

The Crusades exposed Europeans to goods that they had never seen or experienced before, and they wanted more of them.

This exposure to new products, such as spices, silk, and other luxury items from the East, stimulated demand and led to an increase in trade as Europeans sought to acquire these goods.