Question
Mercantilism arose largely because _____.
(1 point)
Responses
it strengthened alliances between European powers.
it strengthened alliances between European powers.
European rulers thought it would make their countries wealthy and powerful.
European rulers thought it would make their countries wealthy and powerful.
colonies wanted to repay their home countries for their support.
colonies wanted to repay their home countries for their support.
the King of Spain wanted Spanish colonies to be independent.
(1 point)
Responses
it strengthened alliances between European powers.
it strengthened alliances between European powers.
European rulers thought it would make their countries wealthy and powerful.
European rulers thought it would make their countries wealthy and powerful.
colonies wanted to repay their home countries for their support.
colonies wanted to repay their home countries for their support.
the King of Spain wanted Spanish colonies to be independent.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Mercantilism arose largely because **European rulers thought it would make their countries wealthy and powerful.**