In the 1720's, the English colonies were able to become more economically productive because they were not restricted by policies that created trade limitations. Which item listed below BEST describes this concept?

a) Mercantilism

The item that best describes the concept of the English colonies becoming more economically productive in the 1720s due to the absence of trade limitations is:

Free Trade Policies or Open Market Policies

These policies allowed the English colonies to engage in unrestricted trade, both within the colonies and with other countries. By removing trade limitations, the colonies were able to expand their markets, increase productivity, and generate more wealth. This led to an economic boom during this period.