Instruction
What was mercantilism? How did this theory contribute to the expansion of conflicts and slavery in early modern Europe? Your post for this discussion is an answer to these questions. To successfully answer this discussion question, make sure that you consider the Module 1 Exploration: Mercantilism.
Objectives:
•Review the ideas, discoveries, and cultural changes, which evolve into the Scientific Revolution.
•Discuss the rise of economic mercantilism.
Instructions
In a 150-200 word post,
•Define mercantilism.
•Describe how mercantilism contributed to the expansion of conflicts and slavery in early modern Europe.
•Provide a specific example of mercantilism’s influence from the period 1650 – 1750.
•Cite your sources (as necessary) in one of the approved formats.
•Respond to (at least) two of your peers.