Analysis of the Consequences of Mercantile Practices During Colonial Times

question 31

Multiple Choice

Analysis of the consequences of mercantile practices during colonial times, in which colonial powers were the exclusive buyers and sellers of crops grown in the colonies, focuses on which stage of the food commodity chain?

• A) production
• B) processing
• C) transportation
• D) trade and consumption

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Definitions:

Honey

A sweet, viscous food substance produced by bees and some related insects from the floral nectar, known for its applications in cooking and medicinal properties.

Vegetarian

A dietary preference excluding meat and sometimes other animal products.

Conscious Effort

A deliberate and intentional attempt to perform an action or accomplish a goal.

Diet

The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats, or a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons.