The policy referred to as mercantilism implied that

A. increased royal control over colonies could suppress their economic activity.
B. allowing products from all over Europe to be imported directly into the colonies would stimulate consumption.
C. colonies could make a nation wealthy by increasing exports and decreasing imports.
D. expanding exports from colonies would encourage their economic independence.


Answer: C

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