The Policy of Mercantilism Entails All of the Following Except

question 104

Multiple Choice

The policy of mercantilism entails all of the following except that colonies should

• A)exist for the benefit of the mother country.
• B)act as a source of raw materials for the mother country.
• C)act as markets for the mother country.
• D)develop manufacturing to export products to the mother country.
• E)trade to increase overall wealth.

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