Global Silver Trade (jan 1, 1550 – jan 1, 1800)
Description:
The global silver trade between the Americas, Europe, and East Asia (China in particular) from the 16th to 19th Centuries was a spillover of the Columbian Exchange which had a profound effect on the world economy. Many scholars consider the silver trade to mark the beginning of a genuinely global economy.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1550
jan 1, 1800
~ 250 years