Question

Mercantilism was the principle that

Answer 1

Mercantilism is based on the principle that the world's wealth was static

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The purpose of colonies is to economically benefit the mother country.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mercantilism is based on the principle that the world's wealth was static, and consequently, many European nations attempted to accumulate the largest possible share of that wealth by maximizing their exports and by limiting their imports via tariffs.

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