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What does mercantillism mean?

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The theory and system of political economy prevailing in Europe after the decline of feudalism, based on national policies of accumulating bullion, establishing colonies and a merchant marine, and developing industry and mining to attain a favorable balance of trade

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Europe's new idea, that the country who imports more than exports gold or other types of metals is more powerful

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The word Mercantil is actually not even a real word. Unless there is a misspelling and actually it meant mercantile which pertains to merchants or trade.

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Why were the colonies important in the theory of mercantillism?

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Under mercantillism the thirteen American colonies were expected to provide great Britain with?

Raw Materials and markets for British products.


Why is mercantillism important?

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How did nations measure wealth under mercantillism?

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