What region did Potosí's silver help forge as an important trade route?
Isthmus of Panama
Great Silk Road
Sahel corridor
Amazon basin
Answer
The Isthmus of Panama, a narrow strip of land connecting North and South America, was transformed into a vital trade route due to Potosí's silver. Potosí's rich silver mines fueled an economic boom in the region, attracting merchants, traders, and adventurers from around the world.
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