How did the rise of the Ottoman Empire affect global trade networks from

1450 to 1750?

A. The Ottomans established colonies in West Africa, which led to

Europeans paying lower prices for African goods.

B. The Ottomans established colonies in Southwest Asia, which led

to increased European demand for Asian goods.

DC. The Ottomans promoted free trade on the Silk Road, which led to

the development of new trade routes between China and Europe.

D. The Ottomans controlled access to the Silk Road, which led to

Europeans paying higher prices for Asian goods.

D. The Ottomans controlled access to the Silk Road, which led to Europeans paying higher prices for Asian goods

Explanation:

The Ottomans managed to create an empire at the most important strategic location when it came to trade. The empire was located right in the area where most of the trade between Europe and Asia was going on. Knowing how much this was important for both sides, especially for the Europeans, the Ottomans decided to use the opportunity and became very wealthy, and they did that by imposing higher taxes for all trade going through their territory. This was not seen fondly by the Europeans, so they started to look of routs around the Ottoman Empire, which eventually led to the trade route around Africa and through the Indian Ocean, as well as the discovery of the Americas.