Which statement correctly compares how American and African economies were impacted by trade with Europeans?

Question

A. American and African economies suffered as people were enslaved and their resources were extracted
B. African and American economies accumulated wealthy through the trade of fur, weapons, and textiles
C. American and African economies suffered from trade taking place along the Silk road
D. African and American economies benefitied when the raw materials of their land were processed into new goods

Answer 1

The correct statement that compares how American and African economies were impacted by trade with Europeans is:

A. American and African economies suffered as people were enslaved and their resources were extracted.

This accurately reflects the negative consequences of European trade, particularly with the Transatlantic Slave Trade, which had devastating effects on African societies and economies, as well as the exploitation of American resources.