How did the age of exploration in Europe contribute to the success of the commercial revolution

It reduced the power of middle class merchants, who opposed the expansion of international trade. ... It led to the discovery of new, efficient trade routes between Europe and Asia.

By finding new routes

Explanation:

Many ships sailed around in the globe and many continents in development of alternative trade routes and new places and continents throughout Europe's Age of Discovery, which lasted from the 15th century until the early 17th century. This modern trading path is crucial to the future of Europe's Commercial and economical Revolution.

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