Which of the following statements would not be true of the colony of a country that followed mercantilism during the 17th century?
A. no manufacturing industries would be permitted in the colony
B. the colony would be encouraged to develop its own form of self-government
C. gold, silver, and gems would be sent to the mother country
D. all trade with the mother country would be transported in the mother country's own ships

Question

Which of the following statements would not be true of the colony of a country that followed mercantilism during the 17th century?
A. no manufacturing industries would be permitted in the colony
B. the colony would be encouraged to develop its own form of self-government
C. gold, silver, and gems would be sent to the mother country
D. all trade with the mother country would be transported in the mother country's own ships