What Were the Primary Goals of Mercantilism as Practiced by the Europeans

question 5

Multiple Choice

What were the primary goals 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 and increase bullion reserves.
• E)To develop a wide range of products for export to colonies.

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