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A colony or territory should benefit the "mother" nation.

Should be more imports than exports.

Hard cash (gold, silver) is most valuable.

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Q: What do mercantilists believe a country should do?
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What did the mercantilists believe?

Mercantilism is the belief that colonies exist for the benefit of the mother country.


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They believe in the use of colonies for the benefit of the mother country, otherwise they tip the trade so it benefits the mother country.


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What person did Plato believe should rule a country?

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What did JFK believe?

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Where did most of the founders of this country believe most of the power of government should be?

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What basic assumption did mercantilists hold about their colonies?

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