Maritime trade expanded the old world and the new world it was a form of access to all parts of the known world at the time. For example, the ancient Chinese were able to send silk to the Roman Empire in exchange for glass. If you know anything about maps that’s pretty far away. One positive impact was the exchange in technology, goods, and advancements. Negative impacts can be diseases( the Black Plague), warfare, and lead to border conflict.
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