How did the changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution undermine mercantilism?

A. New technologies resulted in large numbers of workers without jobs.

B. New agricultural and factory technologies resulted in higher costs of production.

C. Increasing productivity motivated governments decided to stockpile gold and silver.

D. New technologies led to new industries that were difficult for governments to regulate.

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Sarah Lyons

26 July, 23:06

How did the changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution undermine mercantilism?

A. New technologies resulted in large numbers of workers without jobs.

B. New agricultural and factory technologies resulted in higher costs of production.

C. Increasing productivity motivated governments decided to stockpile gold and silver.

D. New technologies led to new industries that were difficult for governments to regulate.

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Maren Leblanc · Answer 1

"D. New technologies led to new industries that were difficult for governments to regulate" is the best option because more people were free to trade on their own.