Question

What did countries do to increase their power under mercantilism

Answer 1

Answer:

maintain a positive balance of overseas trade

use colonies to access raw materials

issue charters for joint-stock companies

Explanation:

Did it on edge

Answer 2

Mercantilism impacted the European colonization of North America significantly. ... The European countries would then use these raw materials to make finished products. These products would be sold to the colonies. By having colonies, the European countries would have a guaranteed market for their products.