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it was the first direct and sustained link between the americas and Asia, and it initaiated a web of pacific commerce that grew steadily over the centuries. it also became a key commodity driving lond distant trade and offered the europeans a product that they could produce that was also in demand elsewhere in the world.

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Q: What is the world historical importance of the silver trade?
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