The "mercantilists" of the late 1700s in Britain opposed expanding trade primarily
A) Because they wanted to protect their narrow commercial interests
B) Because it reduced living standards in Britain
C) Because King George III supported it and they disliked him
D) Because the idea was popular in France
Ans: A) Because they wanted to protect their narrow commercial interests
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