Transcontinental Trade Quick Check

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Question
Which of the following best explains a consequence of European efforts to find sea routes to Asia?(1 point)
Responses

New conflicts developed between Europeans as they fought for control of Asian resources.
New conflicts developed between Europeans as they fought for control of Asian resources.

European traders found spices but did not make much money trading them to Europeans.
European traders found spices but did not make much money trading them to Europeans.

New technologies made it possible to take ships longer distances around the world.
New technologies made it possible to take ships longer distances around the world.

The Dutch gave up land in Asia and decided not to trade in the region after a few years.

1 answer

The best explanation of a consequence of European efforts to find sea routes to Asia is:

New conflicts developed between Europeans as they fought for control of Asian resources.

This option highlights the competitive nature of European powers during the Age of Exploration, leading to conflicts over trade routes and resources.