Which of the Following Characterizes Eighteenth-Century Colonial Trade in Europe

Which of the following characterizes eighteenth-century colonial trade in Europe?

A) It became insignificant to the French after the loss of their colonies in New France (Canada) .
B) The Spanish empire collapsed, for Spain lacked the resources to sustain its military presence in the colonies.
C) Spanish landowners in the colonies instituted slavery among all the Indian populations in order to force them to work on their estates.
D) Britain's mercantilist system achieved remarkable success as trade with its colonies grew substantially.