Which sentence BEST describes the role of mercantilism in the growth of transatlantic trade during the 1600s?

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European countries cooperated in the shipment and exchange of goods.

European countries cooperated in the shipment and exchange of goods.

English settlements hoped to encourage commerce among the colonies.

English settlements hoped to encourage commerce among the colonies.

Colonies along the coast grew wealthy through shipbuilding industries.

Colonies along the coast grew wealthy through shipbuilding industries.

England wanted to expand its wealth through exports to the colonies.