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Question 921:
The British policy of mercantilism in the 18th Century did not contain which of the following
premises?
(A) colonies should serve as sources of raw
materials for Britain
(B) colonies should be allowed to trade openly with
other European nations
(C) Britain's economic health was determined by the
amount of gold and silver in the nation's treasury
(D) colonies should serve as markets for Britains's
exports
(E) all trade between a foreign country and a colony
should be subject to British control
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