The document is an assignment prompt requiring an essay on mercantilism and its role in European exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries. It asks for a definition of mercantilism, an explanation of how England, France, and Spain utilized it for expansion, and a discussion on the significance of African slavery in the New World. The author has started the essay but needs assistance with completing the second part and finishing the assignment by the 8:00 pm deadline.

1. Assignment Due TODAY,
Due By 8:00 pm
4-5 pages
Mercantilism played a major role in the exploration and
discovery by European powers in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Define mercantilism and explain how England, France, and
Spain used this concept as an excuse for expansion. Also,
explain how African slavery became vital to the New World.
I started the essay already and defined mercantilism. I just need
someone to explain the 2nd part of the prompt and basically
finish off my essay because I will not have time to complete it
today.