Question

what was the basis of mercantilism?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

First popularized in Europe during the 1500s, mercantilism was based on the idea that a nation's wealth and power were best served by increasing exports, in an effort to collect precious metals like gold and silver. Mercantilism replaced the feudal economic system in Western Europe

Answer 2

Answer:

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