Question

questions 1 through 3 refer to the following. value of selected goods exported to british north america from england £ = british pounds, a form of currency
good | 1699 | 1749
wool textiles | £95,200 | £359,700
linen textiles | £11,300 | £115,600
leather | £14,200 | £12,100
iron | £25,300 | £110,000
other manufactures | £79,500 | £125,400
cheese and foodstuffs | £2,300 | £5,400
2 mark for review the trend depicted in the table most directly contributed to which of the following developments in british north america?
a disagreement over the enforcement of mercantilist restrictions
b debates regarding the enactment of religious toleration in some colonies
c discussions about whether colonists believed themselves to be british subjects
d conflict over whether to allow slavery in the northern colonies

Explanation:

The table shows the value of goods exported from England to British North America in 1699 and 1749, with significant increases in exports. Mercantilist policies aimed to increase a nation's wealth through trade, often with restrictions on colonies' trade. The growth in exports suggests mercantilist restrictions (like Navigation Acts) were in place, and disagreement over enforcing such restrictions (e.g., colonists evading them) would arise. Option B is about religious toleration, not related to trade. Option C is about colonists' self - identification, not directly from trade data. Option D is about slavery in northern colonies, unrelated to export trends. So the correct option is A.

Answer:

A. Disagreement over the enforcement of mercantilist restrictions