Question

select the correct answer.
how did the columbian exchange affect european trade?
a. it helped establish trade routes to africa.
b. it helped establish transatlantic trade routes to the americas.
c. it helped european traders establish a shorter route to china.
d. it helped european traders establish stock exchanges.

Explanation:

The Columbian Exchange refers to the exchange of goods, ideas, etc. between the Old World (Europe) and the New World (Americas) after Columbus's voyage. Option A is incorrect as trade routes to Africa existed before. Option C is wrong as the Columbian Exchange wasn't about a shorter route to China. Option D is incorrect as stock exchanges' establishment isn't directly linked to the Columbian Exchange. Option B is correct as the Columbian Exchange facilitated transatlantic trade routes between Europe and the Americas.

Answer:

B. It helped establish transatlantic trade routes to the Americas.