Question

what was the commercial revolution?
a trade war between european countries following the colonization of the new world
the decrease in global trade between europe, the americas, and africa
an enormous change in the rules of commerce due to the columbian exchange
the replacement of colonialism with mercantilism

Explanation:

The Commercial Revolution refers to the major shift in European and global commerce starting in the late medieval period, accelerated by the Columbian Exchange. It involved new trade routes, economic systems, and expanded global trade networks, not a trade war, decreased trade, or replacing colonialism with mercantilism (mercantilism was a system of colonial-era commerce).

Answer:

an enormous change in the rules of commerce due to the Columbian Exchange