Commerce and Trade

The Commercial Revolution

Business and trade between Europe and the rest of the world had a major impact during the Age of Discovery. Europeans found new markets for their goods as well as products which they wanted to buy. Also, Europeans found new sources of raw materials. As trade grew, businesses and governments came up with new practices that made trading between countries easier. In this interactivity, you will explore the Commercial Revolution. Click the player to begin.

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Commerce and Trade Review

Now that you have examined the Commercial Revolution and its impact on Europe, practice your knowledge in this non-graded activity. Read each question and select the most appropriate answer or answers. Then, click Submit. Click the player to get started.