Which statement correctly compares how American and African economies were impacted by trade with Europeans?(1 point)

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American and African economies suffered from trade taking place along the Silk Road.
American and African economies suffered from trade taking place along the Silk Road.

American and African economies suffered as people were enslaved and their resources were extracted.
American and African economies suffered as people were enslaved and their resources were extracted.

African and American economies accumulated wealth through the trade of fur, weapons, and textiles.
African and American economies accumulated wealth through the trade of fur, weapons, and textiles.

African and American economies benefited when the raw materials of their land were processed into new goods.

Answer 1

The correct statement that accurately compares how American and African economies were impacted by trade with Europeans is:

American and African economies suffered as people were enslaved and their resources were extracted.

This statement highlights the detrimental effects of European trade practices, including the transatlantic slave trade and the extraction of resources, on both economies.