Which Economic Trend Occurred in the First Half of the Seventeenth

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which economic trend occurred in the first half of the seventeenth century?

• A)The Mediterranean region saw a surge in economic activity.
• B)Overall, the European economy expanded rapidly.
• C)Silver imports from the Americas tripled.
• D)Italy declined in economic importance.
• E)France was unaffected by the general decline in the European economy.

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