Question

How did capitalist policies differ from mercantilist policies in 18th- and 19th-

century Europe?

A. Under capitalism, a country had to export more than it imported.
Under mercantilism, a country could import more than it exported.

B. Under capitalism, a country had to encourage population growth.
Under mercantilism, population growth did not matter.

C. Under capitalism, merchants were able to conduct unrestricted
international trade. Under mercantilism, international trade was
restricted.

D. Under capitalism, a country had to maintain a certain amount of
gold: Under mercantilism, the amount of gold a country had was not critical

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Answer 1

its c. under capitalism, merchants were....

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is letter C.

The difference between Capitalism and Mercantilism is that capitalism is turned to international trade with the adoption of liberalism, and mercantilism is turned to protectionism.

In addition, capitalism also advocates private ownership of the means of production and non-state intervention in the economy, while mercantilism advocated a "partnership" between the upper bourgeoisie and the state, with state intervention to guarantee "good functioning "of the national economy.