The policy of mercantilism was intended to
(1)enrich european governments
(2)end slavery in the americas
(3)promote the isolation of asia
(4)establish religious freedom in new spain

d.prevent the spread of communism outside of eastern europe.

. political or economical policy that isolates a country from participating in international relationships. it has been suggested that the united states participates in isolationism because of its lack of involvement in particular wars or alliances.