A colony of a country that followed mercantilism during the 17th century would NOT be encouraged to develop __________.
A. Farming
B. Fishing
C. Slavery
D. Its own government
i think c but idk
I would agree with you.
The correct answer is A. Farming.
To determine the answer, we need to understand what mercantilism is. Mercantilism was an economic theory dominant during the 17th century that focused on maximizing a nation's wealth through trade. The theory advocated for a country to export more goods than it imports to accumulate wealth.
In the context of a colony that followed mercantilism, the parent country would generally discourage the development of farming in the colony. This is because the parent country was primarily interested in acquiring raw materials and resources from the colony, which were often found in industries like mining, logging, and plantations (such as cash crops). Farming, on the other hand, primarily produces food and agricultural products for local consumption, which was not a significant focus for the mercantilist system.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. Farming.