History

Juliette Wade

10 October, 11:00

Why did many European countries experience economic growth while their

governments practiced mercantilism?

A. Populations were growing so quickly that the increase in labor led

to more productivity in the workplace.

B. Joint stock companies were required to pay their employees fair

wages, allowing them to purchase more goods.

C. They were able to get large volumes of resources from the

colonies they had claimed overseas.

D. Mercantilist trade limits prevented sudden market shifts that could

lead to economic problems.