Which of the following best describes the economic legacy of the Han Dynasty on China ? (1 point )

A.The Han Dynasty helped protect the Silk Road, leading to more trade across Eurasia .
B.The Han Dynasty defeated the stepped nomads to their north, which provided safety for people living in the steppes.
C.The Han Dynasty did not have a substantial economic legacy
D.The Han Dynasty constructed the Grand Canal, leading to more trade between east and west China.

D. The Han Dynasty constructed the Grand Canal, leading to more trade between east and west China.