During the earliest colonial era,which took place under mercantilism,what were the primary colonial powers?

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The primary colonial powers during the earliest colonial era under mercantilism were Portugal and Spain. They were the earliest European powers to establish colonies in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. They used these colonies to extract resources and establish trading networks to benefit their home countries.

During the Earliest Colonial Era,which Took Place Under Mercantilism,what Were