Mercantilism affected England in which of the following ways:1. An increase in trade with Portugal2. An increase in laws and oversight as imported goods into colonies had to be reviewed in England and given approval to go to the colonies3. An increase in free trade as England led the movement to encourage trade between the colonies and any country in Europe4. A decrease in the consumption of sugar products

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the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.

b.unemployment reached nearly 25 percent.