Question

Based on the evidence in this passage, which of the following was an economic development that encouraged trade in Europe from 1200 to 1450?

the creation of state-chartered joint-stock companies
the mechanization of manufacturing
the invention and use of stock exchanges
the growth of banking houses

Answer 1

the growth of banking houses

Step-by-step explanation:

The growth of banking houses encouraged trade in Europe because more banking houses meant more opportunities for trade.

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Answer 2

D.) The growth of banking houses

Step-by-step explanation:

This is right in Edge 2020, I got this right on my first try, and this answer made the most sense out of all of them. Joint- stock companies was around between 1450-1750 for maritime empires and transatlantic trade not Europe. Manufacturing didn't encourage trade in Europe. Stock exchanges also didn't encourage either, so D is correct.