Which of the following is true regarding West African economies and global trade in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries? (1 point)

West Africa became more wealthy and powerful due to an increase of traffic on the Silk Road
West African governments increased exports of sugar and spices to the Americas
West Africa trading empires lost wealth and power as trade of raw materials shifted to the Americas
West African governments began to use silver as their main form of Currency

West Africa trading empires lost wealth and power as trade of raw materials shifted to the Americas