Mercantilism arose largely because B. European rulers thought it would make their countries wealthy and powerful. During the mercantilist period, which spanned from the 16th to the 18th centuries, European nations aimed to accumulate wealth through a favorable balance of trade, primarily by exporting more than they imported and by establishing colonies that could provide raw materials and markets for their goods.
mercantilism arose largly because
A. it strengthand alliances between eropean powers
B. eropean rulers thousght it would make their contries wealthy and powerful
C. colonies wanted to repay their home countries for their support
D. the king of spain wanted spanish colonies to be independent
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