How did the age of exploration in europe contribute to the success of the commercial revolution?
a. it reduced the power of middle class merchants, who opposed the expansion of international trade.
b. it introduced europeans to mercantilist policies used by wealthy american empires.
c. it led to the discovery of new, efficient trade routes between europe and asia.
d. it convinced european leaders that american resources were more valuable than gold coins.

The correct answer is option C. "t led to the discovery of new, efficient trade routes between Europe and Asia". During the Age of Exploration in Europe, multiple ships traveled around the world to search for new trading routes, starting form the 15th century into the early 17th century. This new trade routes contribute greatly to the success of the Commercial Revolution in Europe.

the right answer is the third one: turnpikes went short distances to connect markets. turnpikes, also known as toll roads, were very important for trade and transportation (of people, goods and products) in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansion towards the west. they contributed significantly to the economic development of the united states.