What was implied by mercantilism, which grew with the transatlantic trade route?

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It was implied that Africans were inferior to Europeans.
It was implied that Africans were inferior to Europeans.

It was implied that nationalism was an important idea.
It was implied that nationalism was an important idea.

It was implied that an African diaspora would occur.
It was implied that an African diaspora would occur.

It was implied that the colonists were inferior to their mother country.
It was implied that the colonists were inferior to their mother country.

Answer 1

The most appropriate response is:

It was implied that nationalism was an important idea.

Mercantilism emphasized the importance of national wealth and power, often leading to the belief that a nation should prioritize its own economic interests, which fostered a sense of nationalism during the period of the transatlantic trade.