What Characterized Colonial Commerce by the End of the Seventeenth

question 51

Multiple Choice

What characterized colonial commerce by the end of the seventeenth century?

• A) An increasing independence from its former ties with the British Empire
• B) Stagnation due to strict importation policies imposed by the crown
• C) Strong ties to England because of royal supervision of merchants and shippers
• D) A status of equality with England due to cooperation on trade matters

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