Which of the following is an example of how the transition toward a more global economy affected the sale of goods? a. africa's transition to becoming the largest producer of manufactured goods and establishing a monopoly over trans-atlantic trade b. an increase in the number of countries that adopted isolationist policies to preserve native cultures c. south america's transition away from the production of manufactured goods to a dependency on agricultural products d. the turn away from small trade goods, such as silk and spices, and toward bulk items such as slaves and manufactured goods

The correct answer is D. The turn away from small trade goods, such as silk and spices, and toward bulk items such as slaves and manufacture goods.

Explanation

The global economy is an economic concept that refers to the world's tendency to understand the world's economic system as globalized, that is, free of state barriers or borders. An example of this is the creation of large economic unions, such as the European Union, or the development of trade agreements and treaties of different types between a large number of countries in the world has undoubtedly helped legal and economic barriers to economic activities in other places have declined in recent years. Because of this global trend, trade-in small goods and services have been replaced by mass trade, giving priority to manufactured goods, such as high-tech devices, and automobiles. So, the correct answer is D. the turn away from small trade goods, such as silk and spices, and toward bulk items such as slaves and manufactured goods.