What was an effect of European exploration in the Americas?

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Europeans adopted Native American religions.
Europeans adopted Native American religions.

Europeans wasted money on ships and lost wealth.
Europeans wasted money on ships and lost wealth.

Economic and cultural links developed throughout the world.
Economic and cultural links developed throughout the world.

African nations built large empires while Europeans were distracted by exploration.

Answer 1

The most accurate effect of European exploration in the Americas from the provided responses is:

Economic and cultural links developed throughout the world.

European exploration led to the establishment of trade routes, the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between the Old World (Europe, Asia, and Africa) and the New World (the Americas), which significantly transformed economies and societies on both sides of the Atlantic.