What statement best compares the results of the Columbian Exchange in Europe and China?
A
Both area saw population increases and economic growth fueled by New World silver.
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B
While Europe saw great economic growth, the Chinese economy failed to benefit from new wealth and suffered due to population growth caused by the New World crops.
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C
Europe benefited economically from New World silver while there was almost no impact in China.
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D
Europe's economy failed to grow because most New World silver went to China to purchase luxury trade goods like porcelain and silk.
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Solution
The correct option is A Both area saw population increases and economic growth fueled by New World silver. Both area saw population increases and economic growth fueled by New World silver.