b. Fewer goods were made by hand
Answer:
Dysentery, Scurvy from the trip and food in general. It's why the Galapagos became a pit stop for awhile and they'd roll Tortoises onto the ship as rations later, It apparently tasted good but being a time where everyone was malnourished, the bar was pretty low. Giant tortoise was a part of sea fare. and now their endangered.
Explanation:
Boosted economic prosperity through expansion of trade especially due to the rapid expansion and development of the 7000 mile silk road. The building of this road ensured that trade in farm produce developed a great deal.
