How did Mercantilism contribute to the American Revolution?

Question

a. It created the means of cultural diffusion in the New World
b. It made the colonies economically independent
c.It brought together the French, English, and Spanish influences on one continent
d. It increased the crown's need for gold and silver

I am going between A and D. I think logically it would be D, but m textbook said something about cultural diffusion though I don't really see how that has anything to do with the American Revolution... Please help!!

Answer 1

Yes, D.