Question

What effect did increased trade have upon many countries? Merchants financed new voyages of discovery. It brought in more capital. Soldiers were hired to protect many villages.

Answer 1

The correct answer for this question is the option that says "It brought in more capital."

Answer 2

"It brought in more capital" is the best answer as to the effect that increased trade had upon many countries. Before this, however, many explorers were sent to find gold.