How did trade contribute to changes in political interactions among European nations?

Increased trade between European nations led Spain and Portugal to create a unified empire in the Americas.
European nations united to launch attacks against the Ottoman Empire, which controlled trade to the east.
A desire for colonies brought European nations into increased competition with one another.
Increased trade with Asia meant that European nations were interacting less with one another.
i think its c.

Yes, c.

thank you Ms. Sue!

You're welcome, Nia.

Yes, you are correct. Increased trade between European nations did contribute to changes in political interactions among them. Specifically, a desire for colonies brought European nations into increased competition with one another.

To arrive at this answer, we can examine the different options and analyze them:

Option A suggests that increased trade led Spain and Portugal to create a unified empire in the Americas. While it is true that Spain and Portugal were major players in the colonization of the Americas, this answer does not address the broader changes in political interactions among all European nations.

Option B proposes that increased trade led European nations to unite against the Ottoman Empire. Although European nations did launch attacks against the Ottoman Empire, this was primarily motivated by geopolitical factors rather than trade alone, making this option less accurate.

Option D states that increased trade with Asia meant that European nations were interacting less with one another. However, this statement is not supported by historical evidence, as increased trade with Asia did not significantly reduce interactions between European nations.

On the other hand, option C highlights that a desire for colonies brought European nations into increased competition with one another. This option accurately reflects the historical context of European nations seeking to establish colonies for economic and political gain. Competition over colonies ultimately led to conflicts and rivalries among European nations, shaping political interactions in the process.

Therefore, the correct answer is C: A desire for colonies brought European nations into increased competition with one another.