Question

Mercantilism was an economic system developed by European countries in the 16th century. One of the basic principles of mercantilism was that countries needed to have wealth in order to have power. What role did slavery play in the mercantile system

Answer 1

A.Slave labor enabled European countries to earn huge profits on crops grown in the Americas.

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Answer 2

Slave labor enabled European countries to earn huge profits on crops grown in the Americas