Question

Apart from shipping, the British mercantilist restrictions operated in which of the following spheres?

1. Import Trade and Export trade
2. Manufacture and Customs
3. Currency
4. Land or westward expansion

• A. All of these
• B. iv only
• C. ii, iv
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

A. All of these

• British mercantilist restrictions were economic policies imposed by the British government in the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in relation to its colonies, including those in North America.
• These policies were aimed at exploiting the colonies for the benefit of the mother country.
• Apart from shipping,the British mercantilist restrictions operated in the following spheres:
  • 1.Import Trade and Export trade
  • 2.Manufacture and Customs
  • 3.Currency
  • 4.Land or westward expansion