Mercantilism arose largely because _____.

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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.

Answer 1

Mercantilism arose largely because European rulers thought it would make their countries wealthy and powerful.