Define mercantilism.
Compelling
Supporting

"Belief in the benefits of profitable trading; commercialism"

Explanation:

"Mercantilism is an economic policy that is designed to maximize the exports and minimize the imports for an economy. It promotes imperialism, colonialism, tariffs and subsidies on traded goods to achieve that goal."

Explanation:  mercantilism the economic theory that trade generates wealth and is stimulated by the accumulation of profitable balances, which a government should encourage by means of protectionism.

Compelling Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.

Supporting

Bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

europe would not recognize the confederacy as an independent nation.

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