Which of the Following Concepts Was the Basis of Mercantilism

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following concepts was the basis of mercantilism?

• A) The government should attempt to maintain tight regulations and laws to create a favorable balance of trade.
• B) A hands-off approach to colonial development would lead to economic growth favorable to Britain as well.
• C) Encouraging colonists to trade among themselves and avoid shipping goods to Britain and Europe would produce the best economic outcomes.
• D) Close relations between British merchants and Native Americans would avoid future conflicts and violence.
• E) Close economic ties to Spain would weaken the French presence in North America and thereby result in Britain's dominance.

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Definitions:

PNS

Peripheral Nervous System, the part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord that connects the CNS to organs, limbs, and skin.

Spinal Nerve Pairs

Spinal nerve pairs are pairs of nerves that emerge from the spinal cord, serving to relay information between the body and the spinal cord.

Coccygeal

Pertaining to the coccyx, the small bone at the base of the spinal column in humans and other apes, often referred to as the tailbone.

Mixed Nerves

Nerves that contain both sensory (afferent) and motor (efferent) fibers, allowing them to transmit signals in both directions between the central nervous system and various parts of the body.