Adam Smith recorded in 1776 that the "two greatest and most important" events in the history of mankind were the:
a. discovery of America and the Portuguese sea route around Africa to Asia.
b. discovery of America and the beginning of the slave trade.
c. birth of mercantilism and the Portuguese sea route around Africa to Asia.
d. beginning of the slave trade and the Portuguese sea route around Africa to Asia.
e. discovery of America and the birth of mercantilism.
Answer: a. discovery of America and the Portuguese sea route around Africa to Asia.
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