Mercantilism aimed first of all to
A) secure financial rewards for the entrepreneurs.
B) allow the impoverished a chance to rise in society.
C) bring maximum income to the royal throne.
D) secure a favorable balance of foreign trade.
E) develop a wide range of products for export.

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Mercantilism was a system in which countries aimed to maintain a favorable balance of trade, meaning they wanted to export more than they imported. This would bring wealth to the country, and in the case of mercantilism, to the royal throne. Therefore, option D is the best choice as it accurately reflects the main aim of mercantilism.

Mercantilism Aimed First of All to