What was the connection between mercantilism and the exploration of the Americas

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23 June, 22:27

What was the connection between mercantilism and the exploration of the Americas

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The exploration of the Americas led to a massive amount of precious resources entering the world trade market. All these resources led to a boom in the industry of merchant trading, or mercantilism.