Which statement correctly compares how American and African economies were impacted by trade with Europeans?(1 point)
Responses
American and African economies suffered from trade taking place along the Silk Road.
African and American economies accumulated wealth through the trade of fur, weapons, and textiles.
African and American economies benefited when the raw materials of their land were processed into new goods.
American and African economies suffered as people were enslaved and their resources were extracted.
American and African economies suffered as people were enslaved and their resources were extracted.
The correct statement is: American and African economies suffered as people were enslaved and their resources were extracted.
The correct statement that compares how American and African economies were impacted by trade with Europeans is: "American and African economies suffered as people were enslaved and their resources were extracted."
To arrive at this answer, we can analyze the given options and eliminate the ones that are incorrect.
Option 1 states that American and African economies suffered from trade along the Silk Road. However, the Silk Road primarily connected Asia with Europe and did not directly impact the Americas or Africa.
Option 2 suggests that African and American economies accumulated wealth through trade of fur, weapons, and textiles. Although trade in those goods might have occurred, it does not accurately capture the overall impact of trade on these economies.
Option 3 states that African and American economies benefited when their raw materials were processed into new goods. While there may have been some local processing of raw materials, the overall impact of European trade on these economies goes beyond just processing.
Option 4 correctly states that American and African economies suffered as people were enslaved and their resources were extracted. This answer highlights a significant aspect of the impact of trade, particularly during the period of European colonial expansion.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.