Question

How did expansion and global trade during the 15th to 18th centuries affect the politics of european countries A: many governments legalized trade monopolies and placed regulatons on private merchants B: most governments transitioned from absolute monarchies to democratic forms of government C: european militaries took complete control of most governments using there huge colonial armies D: european country's formed permanent alliances to battle against central american civilizations

Answer 1

"A: many governments legalized trade monopolies and placed regulations on private merchants." The massive expansion of trade led to great profits but also lots of lawlessness.