What Was the Primary Aim of Mercantilism as Practiced by the Europeans

Multiple Choice

What was the primary aim of mercantilism as practiced by the Europeans?

A) To secure financial rewards for the entrepreneurs.
B) To allow the impoverished a chance to rise in society.
C) To bring maximum income to the royal throne.
D) To secure a favorable balance of foreign trade.
E) To develop a wide range of products for export.