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CLEP Western Civ II

Category - Global Competition

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The British and French came to dominate global trade in the 18th century because of
  1. Their unbreakable alliance
  2. Governmental support of trade
  3. Unprecedented technological developments in shipping
  4. The low production within the nations
  5. The stability of their empires
Explanation
Answer: B - The British and French came to dominate global trade because their governments appreciated the essential role of trade and supported it. Mercantilist principles prevailed in both governments, which offered naval protection to their ships (a desideratum in the age of piracy) and encouraged trade as a matter of policy. Both nations also produced significant goods, so they depended on colonial markets.
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