Mercantilism was an ideology primarily used between the 16th and the 17th century. It was based on having the state affect its economy instead of keeping it an open free trade market. This was done to increase the state's power and make it richer than its opponents. In Britain's case, it made it the most powerful empire in the world at the time.
B. permitted to retain control over their local lands
Answer:
Punic Wars, also called Carthaginian Wars
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