Question

The main reason the British government chose to follow the policy of mercantilism was to

a
increase Britain’s wealth.
b
conquer Britain’s neighbor
c
prohibit foreign goods
d
protect individual liberties

Answer 1

Britain used mercantilism as a way to secure its interests in the New World. Raw materials were shipped back to England where they were converted to finished goods. These products were then shipped back to the colonies as exports, which the colonists purchased.