The Basic Principle of Mercantilism Was

The basic principle of Mercantilism was

A) That international commerce could be greatly expanded by major international economic cooperation
B) That all matters of trade should be left to private, individual interests rather than to government dictation
C) That the amount of the world's wealth was fixed, so that one country could increase its trade and manufacturing only at the expense of others
D) That trade depended upon military support