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Which of these had the BIGGEST and EARLIEST impact on the system of mercantilism that developed in the 1600s?(1 point)
Responses

the development of the cotton gin
the development of the cotton gin

the development of the steam engine
the development of the steam engine

colonization of the Americas
colonization of the Americas

American revolutions

Answer 1

The option that had the BIGGEST and EARLIEST impact on the system of mercantilism that developed in the 1600s is colonization of the Americas. This colonization was a significant driving force behind mercantilist policies, as European nations established colonies to exploit resources and enhance their wealth through trade. The other options, such as the cotton gin and steam engine, had more impact in later centuries.