Question

European monarchs adopted a new policy of mercantilism. What two (2) ways were the wealth of a nation measured?

Gold

Silver

Copper

Cash crops

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The wealth of a nation during the period of mercantilism was primarily measured by:

1. Gold
2. Silver

These precious metals were seen as key indicators of national wealth, as countries aimed to accumulate and control these resources through trade, colonization, and other economic policies.