As a Result of British Trade Policies After American Independence

Multiple Choice

As a result of British trade policies after American independence,

A) American merchants were able to carry out lucrative trade with the French West Indies.
B) British ports in the West Indies were closed to American ships.
C) Congress exercised tight control over American trade policy.
D) the United States achieved a trade surplus.
E) Americans were able to keep valuable specie within the United States.