What is one way in which European politics change because of the expansion and global trade during the 15th to 18th centuries?
A. European militaries forced formed permanents alliances to conquer and rule over American natives.
B. The wealth of European monarchs influenced other countries to adopt monarchy as a form of government.
C. As private merchants became wealthier and more powerful, monarchies came to an end.
D. Europeans living in the Americas gained political power as their colonies became wealthier.