How did the mercantilist system reinforce the slave trade?
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Correct answer: It viewed enslaved labor as an input to produce raw materials for the mother country
Mercantilism aimed to maximize exports and minimize imports. Enslaved labor allowed the colonies to produce massive amounts of raw goods (like sugar and tobacco) at a low cost, which were then processed and sold for profit in Europe.
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