Question

Look at the chart and map provided. Use them to answer the following:

1. Why do you think the United
States and Europe wanted to
open Asia up to international trade?
What made Asia an ideal place for trade? Give two possible reasons. (5 pts.)

Answer 1

1) Asia has tons of people which meant more money for them if they could open up trading ports and such.

2) Asia had things like gunpowder, silk, and spices, basically what were considered rare goods at the time.

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