Question

the impact of the commercial revolution could be most felt in which realm?
there was a social impact; the merchant class grew and towns and cities became more populated.
there was a trade - related impact; the increase of global trade had an enormous effect on the old and new world.
there was an economic impact; the birth of the banking system, growth of capitalism and companies dramatically increased the wealth of nations,
there was an environmental impact; the increased movement of goods and people drastically changed the environment.

Explanation:

The Commercial Revolution was fundamentally an economic phenomenon. While it had social, trade - related, and environmental aspects, its core was economic. The birth of the banking system, growth of capitalism, and the rise of companies (like joint - stock companies) were central economic changes. These changes directly affected the wealth accumulation and economic structures of nations. Social impacts (merchant class growth) were secondary to the economic drivers. Trade - related impacts were part of the economic realm but more of a means (increased trade) to the economic end (wealth creation through new economic systems). Environmental impacts were more of a by - product rather than the main focus of the Commercial Revolution.

Answer:

There was an economic impact; the birth of the banking system, growth of capitalism and companies dramatically increased the wealth of nations.