Question

how did the wealth gained through maritime trade affect athenians? choose 1 answer: a it concentrated wealth in the hands of a few elites and forced others to go into debt slavery b it made a greater proportion of wealth available to the majority of the population c it made sailors disproportionately wealthy when compared to the rest of the population

Explanation:

In Athenian society, maritime trade's wealth impact: Option A describes an earlier, pre - maritime trade (or more oligarchic) wealth - concentration/debt slavery situation. Option C is incorrect as sailors weren't disproportionately wealthy. Maritime trade in Athens (especially with the Delian League's resources) led to a more democratic distribution, making wealth more available to the majority (e.g., for public works, supporting the citizen - based democracy, allowing more citizens to participate in political and social life as wealth was more widely distributed). So the correct answer is B.

Answer:

B. it made a greater proportion of wealth available to the majority of the population