Previous page next page page 3 of 20 question 3 (5 points) according to the theory of which became popular among european nations in the 15th and 16th centuries, a nation could increase its wealth and power in two ways: by obtaining as much gold and silver as possible, and by establishing a favorable balance of trade, in which it sold more goods than it bought. 1) mercantilism 2) navigation 3) parliament 4) andros