What economic system focused on exports and acquiring precious metals?
A.
capitalism
B.
mercantilism
C.
market economy
D.
traditional economy
Why did Dutch and English landowners force peasants off the land?
A.
to motivate people to emigrate overseas
B.
to use the land in more profitable ways
C.
to build cities on what used to be farmland
D.
to build up local cottage industries
Why might China's economy be described as mercantilist during the 1600s?
A.
China had many colonies throughout Asia.
B.
China formed economic alliances with European nations.
C.
China allowed foreign goods to flood its markets.
D.
China received payment for goods in gold and silver.