Which statement correctly compares how American and African economies were impacted by trade with Europeans? (1 point)
1. African and American economies benefited when the raw materials of their land were processed into new goods.
2. African and American economies accumulated wealth through the trade of fur, weapons, and textiles.
3. American and African economies suffered as people were enslaved and their resources were extracted.
4. American and African economies suffered from trade taking place along the Silk Road.
3. American and African economies suffered as people were enslaved and their resources were extracted.
To find the correct statement that compares how American and African economies were impacted by trade with Europeans, we need to analyze each option.
Option 1 states that African and American economies benefited when the raw materials of their land were processed into new goods. While this statement acknowledges that raw materials were processed into goods, it doesn't specifically address the impact of trade with Europeans.
Option 2 states that African and American economies accumulated wealth through the trade of fur, weapons, and textiles. This statement suggests that both economies experienced economic growth as a result of these trades. However, it does not mention the negative impacts of trade.
Option 3 states that both American and African economies suffered as people were enslaved and their resources were extracted. This option acknowledges the negative consequences of trade, including the enslavement of people and the extraction of resources. It is a more accurate representation of how trade impacted both economies.
Option 4 states that both American and African economies suffered from trade taking place along the Silk Road. This statement is incorrect as the Silk Road trade route primarily connected Asia with Europe and did not have a significant impact on American and African economies.
Based on the analysis, option 3 is the correct statement. American and African economies suffered as people were enslaved and their resources were extracted as a result of trade with Europeans.
The correct statement that compares the impact of trade with Europeans on American and African economies is:
3. American and African economies suffered as people were enslaved and their resources were extracted.