In the seventeenth century, european activity in the
americas was largely driven by mercantilism. according to
the theory of mercantilism, what must a nation do in order to
build economic strength?
a. encourage entrepreneurship
b. invest heavily in technology
c. export more than it imports

can someone me with this question:  

1) the end of the conflict between the north and the south didn’t just mark the end of a war; it marked the end of an entire way of life.” which statement best describes what this statement means?  

a) the southerners were no longer free and were controlled by the northern states.

b) the industrial economy in the north was not sustainable.

c) slavery became illegal, which changed completely the south’s labor force and the agricultural economy was destroyed.

d) the states decided to relinquish their independence and return to britain’s rule.    

the abbasid caliphate was not affected by conflicts within the muslim community".