Lol not my fault just answering the fucking question
Explanation:
mercantilism, economic theory and practice common in Europe from the 16th to the 18th century that promoted governmental regulation of a nation's economy for the purpose of augmenting state power at the expense of rival national powers. It was the economic counterpart of political absolutism.
Belgium's ports were close to the British coast and German control of Belgium would have been seen as a serious threat to Britain.
Answer:
During this time, European countries such as Britain, Spain, France, and Portugal colonized lands across North and South America.
