Which of the following economic shifts resulted most directly from the trends described in the excerpt?

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(Choice A) The emergence of the Silk Road, a trade route between Europe and Asia
A
The emergence of the Silk Road, a trade route between Europe and Asia
(Choice B) European economies shifted from a feudal economy to a capitalist economy
B
European economies shifted from a feudal economy to a capitalist economy
(Choice C) Native American economies shifted from capitalist economies to feudal economies
C
Native American economies shifted from capitalist economies to feudal economies
(Choice D) A religious caste system in the New World
D
A religious caste system in the New World

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Based on the provided options and the context of economic shifts, the most direct result from the trends described is likely:

(Choice B) European economies shifted from a feudal economy to a capitalist economy.

This choice reflects significant historical trends that occurred during the transition from feudalism to capitalism in Europe, particularly during the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance periods, as increased trade and exploration expanded economic activities.