Question

What is the correct definition of mercantilism?

the belief that money made in the colonies should benefit the mother country

the idea that trade laws should not be strictly enforced

the idea that trade among more countries makes them all wealthier

the rule that goods had to be transported to American colonies on British ships

Answer 1

First one, now this is me typing so I hit the the 20 letter minimum

Answer 2

A, mercantilism was highly prominent starting 400 years ago. It was the idea that countries should be able to trade freely and profit off of it while benefiting its origin country