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AP World History: Modern
Unit 4 – Global Connections: 1450-1750
Topic 4.3
How did increased access to American silver from Potosi mines affect global trade networks during the period of Columbian Exchange?
American silver became less valuable due to overproduction.
It caused mass deforestation in Central Europe due to increased demand for shipbuilding.
It enabled China's shift to a silver-based economy thus strengthening global trade.
It led to a decline in global trade because of inflation.
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