According to Mercantilist Theory, the Prosperity of a Nation Depended

question 38

Multiple Choice

According to mercantilist theory, the prosperity of a nation depended on a plentiful supply of

• A)slaves.
• B)colonies.
• C)agricultural surplus.
• D)bullion.
• E)aristocrats.

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