Question

What effect did mercantilism have on economic expansion in the 1700s?

Answer 1

Mercantilism was an economic system of trade that spanned from the 16th century to the 18th century. Mercantilism was based on the idea that a nation's wealth and power were best served by increasing exports and so involved increasing trade. And if wrong i am very sorry.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Mercantilism caused more and more European countries to fight one another over territory and trade routes instead of religion. For example, England fought wars against the Dutch over control of trade and land in North America, they ended up conquering the Dutch colony of New Netherlands and renaming it to New York.