Because it was the main way to ear money cause it was before the industrial revolution was in process (i apologize if this answer is incorrect)
Dr. Smith feels this way due to projection. This concept indicates that people defend themselves from their own impulses and unconscious thoughts by assigning them to others and denying them as their own. These impulses or thoughts can be positive or negative.
I hope my answer can help you.
Answer:
I believe it's that it "Created opportunities for foreign merchants"
Explanation:
The Silk Road opened a lot of trade between Asia and the west.
