How does trade today impact the cultures involved (North America, Latin America, Caribbean Islands, and Western Cultures) compared to the impact it had during the European expansion?

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Questions:

1. How is trade in the modern world compared to the trade during the European expansion?

2. How does trade today impact the cultures involved (North America, Latin America, Caribbean Islands, and Western Cultures) compared to the impact it had during the European expansion?