How did mercantilism affect European countries' pursuit of colonies in the Americas? A European countries thought the Americas were an economic threat
B European countries sought to form alliances with each other
C European countries wanted to establish more countries to trade with
D European countries wanted more access to raw materials

option: B

Explanation:

In general, mercantilism is the belief in the idea that a nation's wealth can be increased by the control of trade: expanding exports and limiting imports. In the context of the European colonization of North America, mercantilism refers to the idea that colonies existed for the benefit of the Mother Country

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