Mercantilists believed that national military power could be achieved best by

It was the belief by mercantilists that by strictly managing economic life, a national military power could be best achieved.

The use of military power in the protection of supply sources and its target market is the basis of mercantilism’s belief that a world economy can be established. The mercantilist belief also perceived that agriculture is a way to minimize a nation’s food importation necessity.

considered the turning point in pacific war. the japanese tried to lure the american navy out so it could be destroyed but failed. the americans were led by admiral chester nimitz. the victory by america would put them on the offensive for the remainder of the war.