6 Why did countries engage in "mercantilism" during the Age of Exploration? A. The reorganize government power
B. To allow for democracy to take place
C. To let the merchant class run the empire
D. To build colonies and gain wealth

Question 16 of 27 1 point which statement best describes the mid-atlantic colonies of pennsylvania and new york? o a. policies of religious freedom attracted a diverse range of settlers. o b. they developed an economy based around slave labor. o c. nearly all of their settlers came from the same religious background. o d. conditions in these colonies were not well suited for small farmers