How did the fall of Rome affect trade in Western Europe? (1 point) Responses Trade flourished as profitable new Scandinavian trade routes were established. Trade flourished as profitable new Scandinavian trade routes were established. Frequent wars and invasions caused trade in Western Europe to decline severely. Frequent wars and invasions caused trade in Western Europe to decline severely. Roman merchants set up their own successful market centers in Western Europe. Roman merchants set up their own successful market centers in Western Europe. Mongols cut Mediterranean trade routes, almost stopping trade in Western Europe.

Answer 1

The most accurate response is: Frequent wars and invasions caused trade in Western Europe to decline severely.

After the fall of Rome, the political instability and frequent invasions from various groups, such as the Germanic tribes and later Vikings, disrupted established trade routes and contributed to a significant decline in trade in Western Europe during the early Middle Ages.