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
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.
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.