Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Maritime commerce routes established between the Americas and East Asia that facilitated the exchange of American silver for Asian goods, integrating the Americas into global trade networks.
AP course connection
Topic 4.2: 4.2 Exploration: Causes and Events from 1450 to 1750