Multiple choice

Why did the American colonists oppose the British system of mercantilism?

  1. limited taxation

  2. discouraged export of raw materials

  3. encouraged colonial manufacturing

  4. restricted trade with others limiting profits

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mercantilism was a system where the mother country controlled colonial trade to ensure a favorable balance of trade. Colonists opposed it because it restricted them from trading with other nations, which limited their potential profits.