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What is mercantilism, and how did it contribute to the growth of exploration?

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Mercantilism is the belief in the benefits of profitable trading, It works by determining a country’s power based on its wealth

Mercantilism contributed by allowing nations to build strong navies and purchase vital goods because of its wealth
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