effects of mercantilism and the Columbian Exchange

EXPLANATION OF EFFECTS

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effects of mercantilism and the Columbian Exchange 

EXPLANATION OF EFFECTS

anonymous · Answer

HI! I think I can help you, are you asking about the effects of mercantilism on America or on Europe? (Same with Columbian Exchange)

anonymous · Answer

both

anonymous · Answer

Ok, so merchantilism was being practiced by the Europeans.  This system has many points; the monarchy's duty was to increase wealth, and in those days wealth was bullion which you could get through trade or by building a colony.  Colonies gave the mother country raw materials and provided a trading market, this system was highly centralized around the monarchy.  Therefore, the Americas seemed like the perfect place to get bullion and increase wealth for the European Countries (so they made colonies). Is this what you are asking for?  (I'm an AP United States History student, so this is kind of new to me too :)