Which economic trend occurred in the first half of the seventeenth century?
A)The Mediterranean region saw a surge in economic activity.
B)Overall, the European economy expanded rapidly.
C)Silver imports from the Americas tripled.
D)Italy declined in economic importance.
E)France was unaffected by the general decline in the European economy.

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Italy declined in economic importance during the first half of the seventeenth century as other regions, such as the Atlantic economies, began to rise in prominence.

Which Economic Trend Occurred in the First Half of the Seventeenth