The essence of the European theory of mercantilism was the belief that __________.
A. slavery was the preferred trading base for economic activity
B. governments should not attempt to regulate their economies
C. the state should exert political control of the economy
D. colonies were detrimental to the economic well-being of a nation
Answer: C
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a. Britain and Belgium. b. America and Britain. c. Russia and Britain. d. America and Germany.
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a. Qin b. Zhou c. Former Han d. Yuan e. Shang