Question

which statement explains a cause of the commercial revolution?
the high costs of expeditions led some countries to combine resources for a specific purpose.
europeans who disagreed with colonization protested against their governments.
the expenses of colonization led to dramatic changes in banking and finance.
europeans who worked in factories joined together and revolted to get higher pay.

Explanation:

The Commercial Revolution was characterized by significant changes in banking, trade, and finance. The expenses of colonization forced changes in banking and finance which were key aspects of the Commercial Revolution. The first option is more about cooperation due to expedition costs, the second is about anti - colonization protests, and the fourth is related to labor revolts, none of which are direct causes of the Commercial Revolution.

Answer:

The expenses of colonization led to dramatic changes in banking and finance.