Which most accurately describes the impact of European exploration and colonization of the Americas?
Political, military, and economic power shifted toward European powers due to colonialism, resources, and trade
Political, military, and economic power remained the same despite the exploration and colonization of the Americas.
The Ottoman Empire had the greatest growth in wealth because Istanbul was a center of trade for New World resources.
The United States quickly became the leading global power after declaring independence from England in 1776.