Which of the following statements best reflects trends in sixteenth and seventeenth century trade in Asia?(1 point)

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Europeans grew discouraged because they were not successful in creating formal trade agreements with Ming China.
Europeans grew discouraged because they were not successful in creating formal trade agreements with Ming China.

Trade did not do well because Ming China was not interested in European goods.
Trade did not do well because Ming China was not interested in European goods.

Ming China’s goods became less valuable to Europeans.
Ming China’s goods became less valuable to Europeans.

Maritime trade made it possible for European nations to try to access China in new ways.

Answer 1

The statement that best reflects trends in sixteenth and seventeenth-century trade in Asia is:

Maritime trade made it possible for European nations to try to access China in new ways.

During this period, Europeans were actively seeking new trade routes and methods to access Asian markets, particularly those of Ming China, to trade for valuable goods like silk, porcelain, and tea. The development of maritime trade allowed them to establish new trading outposts and engage in direct commerce, despite facing various challenges and resistance from local authorities.