In the 17th and 18th centuries, the primary goal

of mercantilism as practiced by European

countries was to

(1) glorify the power and aggressiveness of the

military

(2) create laws which guaranteed individual

freedoms

(3) teach the natives Christianity and offer them

protection in exchange for labor

(4) increase their supply of gold and silver through

a favorable balance of trade

Verified Answer :

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the primary goal of mercantilism as practiced by European countries was to "(4) increase their supply of gold and silver through
a favorable balance of trade"