How does an increase in trade affect the cultures involved

Trade spreads ideas and culture because it involves people moving from place to place around the world as they trade. As they move, they (and the people they meet) come into contact with new ideas and cultural practices.

The increase of traffic and trade between two different cultures cause an exchange in cultural factors as well. Some elements can be brought over of be mixed in the different cultures involved. The two cultures will be more familiar with each other and most likely will adopt elements of the other. There will be more exchange of people even. And the economies, with more to negotiate and trade, will most likely grow.

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explanation:

by 1890, the united states had by far the world's most productive economy. american industry produced twice as much as its closest competitor--britain. but the united states was not a great military or diplomatic power. its army numbered less than 30,000 troops, and its navy had only about 10,000 seamen. britain's army was five times the size of its american counterpart, and its navy was ten times bigger. the united states' military was small because the country was situated between two large oceans and was surrounded by weak or friendly nations. it faced no serious military threats and had little interest in asserting military power overseas.