What Was the Primary Aim of Mercantilism as Practiced by the Europeans

question 34

Multiple Choice

What was the primary aim of mercantilism as practiced by the Europeans?

• A) To secure financial rewards for the entrepreneurs.
• B) To allow the impoverished a chance to rise in society.
• C) To bring maximum income to the royal throne.
• D) To secure a favorable balance of foreign trade.
• E) To develop a wide range of products for export.

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