Question

European countries practiced an economic system called mercantilism. How did it work?

A. Colonies made money by using their own resources to grow and thrive.
B. Explorers exchanged goods and services with each other.
C. European countries stopped poverty by creating jobs in the New World.
D. European countries made money by sending resources back to their home country to sell.

Answer 1

Explores exchanged goods and services with each other

Answer 2

D. European countries made money by sending resources back to their home country to sell

Step-by-step explanation:

Mercantilism is an economic policy that is designed to maximize exports and minimize imports for an economy.