Question

question 21 of 23
what is one way in which european politics changed because of the expansion and global trade during the 15th to 18th centuries?
a. the wealth of european monarchs influenced other countries to adopt monarchy as a form of government.
b. european military forces formed permanent alliances to conquer and rule over american natives.
c. as private merchants became wealthier and more powerful, monarchies came to an end.
d. europeans living in the americas gained political power as their colonies became wealthier.

Explanation:

During the 15th - 18th centuries, as European colonies in the Americas grew wealthier, the Europeans living there gained more political power. This was due to their economic importance to the mother - countries. Option A is incorrect as the influence of European monarchs' wealth on other countries adopting monarchy is not a major political change from this period's expansion and trade. Option B is about military actions rather than a change in European politics. Option C is inaccurate as monarchies did not end during this time due to the rise of private merchants.

Answer:

D. Europeans living in the Americas gained political power as their colonies became wealthier.