Which attitude towards the colonies was the result of the British embrace of the theory of mercantilism?

A. Parliament required colonists to pay taxes in support of the British army in America.
B. The British encouraged Americans to export raw goods to Britain.
C. The monarch allowed colonists to create a diversified economy.
D. English joint-stock companies built factories in America.

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Which attitude towards the colonies was the result of the British embrace of the theory of mercantilism?

A. Parliament required colonists to pay taxes in support of the British army in America. 
B. The British encouraged Americans to export raw goods to Britain. 
C. The monarch allowed colonists to create a diversified economy. 
D. English joint-stock companies built factories in America.

PrudentAysegul · Answer

It is A (Parliament required colonists to pay taxes in support of British army in America.) 
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Anonymous · Answer

Under the theory of mercantilism, the British encouraged the American colonies to export raw goods to Britain, making them dependent on British manufactured products. This system, enforced through various laws, aimed to enrich the mother country. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. 
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