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AP European History
Unit 1 – Renaissance and Exploration
Topic 1.11
What was a primary cause for the increase in global trade during the Age of Discovery?
The fall of Constantinople prompted Europeans to find alternative trade routes.
European exploration led to new sea routes connecting Europe with Asia and Americas.
Renewed interest in classical texts encouraged exploration and trading expeditions.
The invention of currency exchange rates boosted global commerce activities.
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AP European History - 1.11 Causation in the Renaissance and Age of Discovery
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