power, they need gold and silver. It also stated that a country should gain

colonies to gain a favorable balance of trade. Mercantilism dominated Europe

and the colonies. This was the European economic system. The idea was

to become self-sufficient (which meant not to need to import the necessities.

Favorable balance of trade - Export more than you import.

Trade deficit - Import more than you export.

Colonies supplied raw materials and supplies to the mother county.

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Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)