In What Way Did Sixteenth-Century Europeans Benefit from Trade Between

question 13

Multiple Choice

In what way did sixteenth-century Europeans benefit from trade between the Americas and Europe?

• A) Food prices sharply rose as new crops flooded the European market.
• B) Health care improved as Indian medical practices were widely practiced in Europe.
• C) A large number of new crops became available in Europe.
• D) Trade with the Americas ended future food shortages in Europe.
• E) Forced immigration of Indian slaves reduced labor shortages in Europe.

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