Question

how were the commercial revolution and the industrial revolution similar?
a. both strengthened the system of mercantilism in europe.
b. both reduced the size and political power of the european middle
class.
c. both created fundamental changes in the european economy.
d. both resulted in increased government control over european
trade.

Explanation:

• The Commercial Revolution involved changes like new trade routes, growth of trade, and the rise of merchant classes. The Industrial Revolution brought about mechanization, factory production, and a shift from agrarian to industrial economies.
• Mercantilism was weakened by the Industrial Revolution (so A is wrong). The middle class grew in power during both revolutions (so B is wrong). Government control over trade did not increase in a similar way for both (so D is wrong). Both revolutions led to major economic overhauls.

Answer:

C. Both created fundamental changes in the European economy.