British authorities based their colonial trade policies, as embodied in the Navigation Acts, on the theory of
A. imperialism: keeping the American colonies weak and dependent.
B. mercantilism: ensuring self-sufficiency by monopolizing trade.
C. developmentalism: stimulating colonial economic diversification.
D. industrialism: promoting English industrial development.
Answer: B
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