Question

question 15 of 23
how did expansion and global trade affect the politics of european countries during the 15th to 18th centuries?
a. democracy became the most widespread form of government as a result of colonial revolutions.
b. increased trade between nations forced the formation of political alliances.
c. many governments gave their support to joint - stock companies run by private merchants.
d. conflict over ownership of trade colonies led to extensive warring between nations.

Explanation:

• Option A: Democracy was not the most widespread form of government during this period. Monarchies were still dominant. Colonial revolutions (like the American Revolution) were later in the 18th - 19th centuries and did not lead to democracy being widespread across Europe at that time.
• Option B: While trade could influence relations, the formation of political alliances was more about power - balance (like the balance of power in Europe) rather than just trade. And it was not the most direct impact of expansion and global trade on politics.
• Option C: Joint - stock companies (like the British East India Company) were supported by governments (through charters, etc.), but this was more of an economic - political cooperation for trade expansion rather than the most significant political impact in terms of inter - national politics.
• Option D: European countries (such as Spain, Portugal, Britain, France) engaged in extensive wars (like the Anglo - French wars) over the ownership of trade colonies. For example, the Seven Years' War (1756 - 1763) was fought over colonial territories and trade dominance.

Answer:

D. Conflict over ownership of trade colonies led to extensive warring between nations.