In a mercantilist system, a country tries to increase its_

and decrease its

a. manufacturing, agriculture

o

o

b. agriculture, manufacturing

c. imports, exports

o

d. exports, imports

exports, imports

Explanation:

By increasing the exports more revenue for the country and by decrasing also the imports more of this revenue coming from exports can be destined to each country specific needs. High exports and low imports generate a positive balance in a country's account

there are no mutiple choices here

the right answer is the third one: turnpikes went short distances to connect markets. turnpikes, also known as toll roads, were very important for trade and transportation (of people, goods and products) in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansion towards the west. they contributed significantly to the economic development of the united states.