<h3>According to Adam Smith, mercantilist policies that limited trade prevented the expansion of trade with other countries. ... Otherwise, mercantilist policies limit trade and don't allow its expansion abroad. Protectionism limited production and was a way to promote monopolies. If this happened, competition suffered.</h3>
Voltaire. He promoted what is today known as basic human rights such as freedom of speech, and freedom of religion. He was also known for defending people’s opinions, even if he didn’t agree with them himself.
