In the Eighteenth Century, Which of the Following Was an Argument

question 48

Multiple Choice

In the eighteenth century, which of the following was an argument made against the mercantile system?

• A) The mercantile system did not support mining bullion in the Americas.
• B) The mercantile system promoted free trade between American colonies.
• C) The mercantile system kept people from sharing in the wealth that was circulating around the Atlantic world.
• D) The mercantile system decreased the power of kings and aristocrats.

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