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AP European History
Unit 1 – Renaissance and Exploration
Topic 1.6
What impact did Vasco da Gama's voyage have on future economic policies across Europe?
It led to mercantilist policies as wealth was equated with power amid competition for monopolies over newfound trade routes.
It discouraged long voyages, as the risks seemed to outweigh the rewards.
It promoted free trade agreements among European powers.
It led to a shift towards laissez-faire economics due to the wealth generated from spice trading.
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