Question

policies of mercantilism attempted to increase british wealth by a. treating middle - class workers as indentured servants b. requiring colonial men to enlist in the military c. limiting the amount of farmland each colonist could own d. preventing colonists from trading with most other countries

Explanation:

Mercantilism aimed to increase a nation's wealth by controlling trade. Restricting colonial - foreign trade was a key aspect as it ensured that colonies mainly traded with the mother country, funneling wealth back to Britain. Options B and C are not typical mercantilist policies focused on wealth - building. Option A is incorrect as middle - class workers were not treated as indentured servants under mercantilist policies.

Answer:

D. preventing colonists from trading with most other countries